Vehicle Polisher / Prepper

Igloo Ltd; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary period

Company pension

Onsite parking

Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Support from recruitment and payroll

Job summary

Igloo Ltd is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Polisher / Prepper for a busy automotive bodyshop in Long Bennington. The role is hands-on, setting up vehicles for paint and final finish, with a 12-week temporary period leading to a permanent position.

The successful candidate will polish and prepare a range of vehicles, maintain quality standards, and work within a modern workshop environment. A reliable team player with a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Prepper/Polisher or in a similar bodyshop role is essential.
• Strong polishing and paint preparation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and panels for paint, including sanding, masking and priming.
• Polish newly painted vehicles to remove imperfections and achieve a high-quality finish.
• Carry out preparation work to ensure vehicles are paint-ready.
• Remove and refit panels, trims and bumpers as required.
• Support the bodyshop team to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Work on a range of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.

Skills

Polishing

Paint prep

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Polisher / Prepper to join a busy automotive bodyshop operation in Long Bennington. This is a hands-on role working within a modern workshop environment, preparing vehicles to a high standard prior to paint and final finish.

The successful candidate will be confident carrying out both polishing and preparation work across a range of vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with a leading automotive business following a successful 12-week temporary period.

The Role:

As a Vehicle Polisher / Prepper, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing vehicles and panels for paint, including sanding, masking, and priming
• Polishing newly painted vehicles to remove imperfections and achieve a high-quality finish
• Carrying out preparation work to ensure vehicles are paint-ready
• Removing and refitting panels, trims, and bumpers where required
• Supporting the bodyshop team to maintain workflow and productivity
• Working on a range of cars and light commercial vehicles
• Ensuring all work is completed to company quality standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

The Person:

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Prepper, Polisher, or similar bodyshop role is essential
• Strong polishing and paint preparation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of workmanship
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Reliable with strong time management skills
• 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 after 12 weeks
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams
• Long-term career opportunities with a leading automotive business

Commutable from:

Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Sleaford, Lincoln, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Bingham, Bottesford, Loughborough and Stamford.