Vehicle Polisher

BCA; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Ongoing training and development

BCA Academy access

Job summary

BCA Bedford is seeking an experienced Vehicle Polisher to finish and refine repaired and painted vehicles. You’ll work closely with Paint Technicians in a fast-paced bodyshop, using machine polishers to deliver high-quality finishes and remove imperfections.

The role requires previous polishing experience, a valid UK driving licence for at least two years, and a commitment to upholding our standards. A competitive package includes extensive training and benefits through the BCA Academy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Polisher, Bodyshop Polisher or Paint Shop Polisher.
• Experience using machine polishers and polishing compounds.
• Knowledge of bodyshop repair and paint processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Flatting and polishing repaired panels and painted surfaces.
• Removing minor paint defects, dust inclusions and imperfections.
• Preparing vehicles and panels to support the paint process.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets bodyshop standards.
• Supporting Paint Technicians and colleagues across the bodyshop when required.
• Sharing knowledge and offering guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills

Vehicle Polisher experience

Machine polisher use

Paint/bodyshop knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Role – Vehicle Polisher
Salary – £15.91 an hour / £37,331.00 per annum
Location – BCA Bedford
Working Hours – Monday to Friday 8:00-16:00
Type of Employment – Permanent
Main purpose of the role

As a Vehicle Polisher, you'll be responsible for putting the finishing touches on repaired and painted vehicles, ensuring every job meets the high standards our customers expect. Working closely with Paint Technicians and the wider Bodyshop team, you'll use your skills to remove imperfections, restore paintwork and deliver an exceptional finish that brings each vehicle back to its best.

This role would suit an experienced Vehicle Polisher, Bodyshop Polisher or someone with paint preparation experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work. It's an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced workshop environment and wants to be part of a professional team committed to delivering outstanding results.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Flatting and polishing repaired panels and painted surfaces.
• Removing minor paint defects, dust inclusions and imperfections.
• Preparing vehicles and panels to support the paint process.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets bodyshop standards.
• Supporting Paint Technicians and colleagues across the bodyshop when required.
• Sharing knowledge and offering guidance to less experienced team members.

To be successful, you’ll bring some of the following experience with you:

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Polisher, Bodyshop Polisher or Paint Shop Polisher
• Experience using machine polishers and polishing compounds.
• Knowledge of bodyshop repair and paint processes.
• A Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 2 years.

We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to BCA Academy, giving you the opportunity to gain new qualifications and develop your career across different areas of the business

BCA Academy

Our business is growing and evolving at a significant rate and we need to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in order to maintain its success. We need to build our own talent now for the future. It is for this reason we have our own IMI approved training academy. The BCA Academy is there to support your technical training needs.

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We're the number one in what we do for a reason and that's because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

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