Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier / Bodyshop

AWD online; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Vehicle Preparation Centre in Peterborough is seeking a skilled Bodyshop Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier. The role involves polishing newly painted panels to showroom standards and rectifying paint defects. Ideal candidates will have experience in bodyshops, attention to detail, and must hold a valid UK driving license. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with available shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Polisher / Oven Rectifier in a busy body shop.
• Good understanding of vehicle painting techniques.
• Strong team player with pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Polishing vehicles to a high standard to achieve showroom quality.
• Identifying and rectifying paint defects using various techniques.
• Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Tools

DA sanders

Polishing mops

Job description

Bodyshop Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier who has experience polishing vehicles to a high standard and identifying and correcting paint defects that have occurred during or after the vehicle’s paint has been cured / baked in a spray booth oven is required for a well-established Vehicle Preparation Centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

SALARY: £29,915 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Two Shifts Available:

• SHIFT 1: 06:00 – 15:30 Monday to Friday

• SHIFT 2: 15:00 – 01:00 Monday to Thursday and 15.00 - 20.00 Friday (10% uplift on Salary)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Bodyshop Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier who has experience polishing vehicles to a high standard and identifying and correcting paint defects that have occurred during or after the vehicle’s paint has been cured / baked in a spray booth oven.

Working as a Bodyshop Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier, you'll be responsible for the polishing of newly painted panels, ensuring a flawless, showroom-quality finish on every vehicle. Your expertise in identifying and rectifying paint defects such as dust nibs, runs, or orange peel is paramount.

As the Bodyshop Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier, you'll be adept at using essential bodyshop tools including DA sanders and polishing mops to achieve exceptional results.

As a successful candidate, you’ll understand the importance of automotive paint care and paint correction. You'll play a vital part in the vehicle refinishing process, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest industry standards.

If you pride yourself on high-quality workmanship and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding paint finishing role, this is the opportunity for you.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Bodyshop Vehicle Polisher / Bodywork Oven Rectifier include:

• Precision Paint Polishing: Expert polishing of newly painted panels to achieve a mirror-smooth, high-gloss finish. This includes machine polishing, buffing, and finishing all painted surfaces to showroom quality.

• Paint Defect Rectification: Rectifying any paint defects such as dust nibs, orange peel, runs, sags, holograms, swirl marks, and minor imperfections. This involves precise wet sanding (flatting), compounding, and refinement to eliminate faults and ensure a flawless final appearance.

• Proficient Tool Operation: Demonstrating a high level of ability to use DA sanders and polishing mops effectively. This includes selecting the correct abrasives, polishing pads, and compounds for various paint types (e.g., clear coat, solid paint, metallic paint) to achieve optimal results without damaging the finish.

• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest quality standards in line with the Bodyshop benchmarks. This commitment to quality control ensures every vehicle leaves the Vehicle Preparation Centre in pristine condition.

• Workspace Management: Ensuring work areas and tools are kept tidy and in good working order. This includes cleaning and maintaining polishing equipment, sanding tools, and the paint booth or finishing bay, contributing to an efficient and professional environment.

• Housekeeping & Safety: Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the bodyshop, adhering to all health and safety protocols.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a Polisher / Oven Rectifier within a busy body shop and being a strong team player.

• Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

• High standards of workmanship and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle painting techniques.

• Experience working towards efficiency targets.

• Systematic, organized, with attention to detail.

• Pride in personal appearance and the organization of the work environment.

• A full, valid UK driving licence is required.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review. By applying, you consent to us submitting your details to our client for consideration.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13583

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