Vehicle Polisher

Abstract Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Abstract Recruitment is seeking an experienced Vehicle Polisher for a Corby-based automotive bodyshop. The role is a full-time temp-to-perm position with weekly pay and long-term opportunities.

You will polish freshly painted panels, correct paint defects, and ensure finishes meet strict quality standards before final inspection. A full UK driving licence is required, with shifts Mon–Fri across early/late slots.

Qualifications

• Experience as Vehicle Polisher in an automotive bodyshop.
• Knowledge of paint correction and polishing techniques.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out final polishing of freshly painted vehicle panels.
• Remove paint imperfections including runs and defects.
• De-nib and prepare panels before polishing.
• Flat and polish panels using a dual‑action polisher.
• Remove scratches and swirl marks to a high finish.
• Conduct detailed quality checks on completed work.
• Ensure vehicles are finished to a high standard for inspection.

Skills

Vehicle polishing

Paint correction

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Dual-action polisher

Job description

VEHICLE POLISHER CORBY

£16.00 per hour | Temp to Perm | Weekly Pay

Are you an experienced Vehicle Polisher looking for a new opportunity within the automotive industry?

Abstract Recruitment is currently recruiting for a leading automotive company in Corby, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Polisher to join a busy and professional bodyshop environment.

This is a full-time temp-to-perm position with long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday

Available shifts:

• 06:00 15:00
• 14:00 22:00

Pay: £16.00 per hour

About the Role

You'll be responsible for carrying out the final finishing and polishing work on freshly painted vehicles, making sure every vehicle meets the required quality standards before going through final inspection.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out final polishing of freshly painted vehicle panels
• Removing paint imperfections, including runs and other defects
• De-nibbing and preparing panels before polishing
• Flatting and polishing panels using a dual-action polisher
• Removing scratches, swirl marks and other paint imperfections
• Carrying out detailed quality checks on completed work
• Ensuring vehicles are finished to a high standard and ready for inspection

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Polisher within an automotive bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of paint correction and polishing techniques
• Experience dealing with paint runs, defects and imperfections
• Excellent attention to detail
• A strong focus on quality and presentation
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced workshop
• A full UK driving licence

What You’ll Get

• £16.00 per hour
• Weekly pay, every Friday
• Full-time hours
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Long-term work with a leading automotive company

Corby | Full-Time | Temp to Perm | £16.00 per hour