Vehicle Polisher – Back Shift

Igloo Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary period

Company pension

Onsite parking

Temp to Perm opportunity

Recruitment and payroll support

Job summary

Igloo Ltd is seeking a skilled Vehicle Polisher for a busy automotive bodyshop in the UK. You will polish freshly painted panels and perform oven rectification to ensure high-quality finishes before QC.

The role requires experience in a bodyshop, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. A full UK Driving Licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive bodyshop.
• Experience polishing freshly painted panels and oven rectification.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Capable of thriving in a busy, fast-paced workshop.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Undertake final polish of freshly painted vehicle panels.
• Rectify paint runs using de-nibbing blocks.
• Flatting and polishing panels with a handheld dual action polisher.
• Carry out oven rectification after baking to correct imperfections.
• Finish vehicles to standard for quality control inspection.
• Remove scratches, swirls and minor paint defects.
• Train new staff when required.
• Work efficiently to meet productivity and quality targets.

Skills

Vehicle polishing

Oven rectification

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a skilled Vehicle Polisher with experience in an automotive bodyshop setting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Working on behalf of one of the leading automotive companies in the UK, successful candidates will be polishing a range of vehicles within a busy and fast-paced bodyshop environment. This role also involves carrying out oven rectification work to ensure all vehicles meet the highest quality standards before leaving the workshop.

The Role:

• Undertaking the final polish of freshly painted vehicle panels.
• Rectifying paint defects, such as runs in the paint, using de-nibbing blocks.
• Flatting and polishing vehicle panels using a handheld dual action polisher.
• Carrying out oven rectification work, identifying and correcting paint imperfections following the baking process.
• Ensuring vehicles are finished to the correct standard ready for quality control inspection.
• Removing scratches, swirls, and other minor paint imperfections.
• Training new staff when required.
• Working efficiently to achieve productivity and quality targets.

The Person:

• Previous experience working within an automotive bodyshop is essential.
• Able to demonstrate experience polishing freshly painted vehicle panels and carrying out oven rectification work.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Able to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working within a busy, fast-paced workshop environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay during the temporary period.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Temp to Perm opportunity with a leading automotive business.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.

Commutable from:

Stamford, Spalding, Market Deeping, Bourne, Huntingdon, March, Wisbech, Corby, Kettering and Cambridge.