PAINT PREPPER and VEHICLE POLISHER WANTED!

- £18–£19 per hour
- Monday – Friday 7am–5pm
- Family-run bodyshop
- Croydon area

Are you a skilled Automotive Prepper/Polisher with an eye for detail and pride in your finish£ Want to work in a friendly, no-pressure environment where your work speaks for itself£ Look no further!

We’re looking for an experienced Paint Prepper and Vehicle Polisher to join our clients independent, family-run Bodyshop near Croydon. Please note: this is not a painter role – we’re after someone who specialises in prep and polishing only.

What’s in it for you£

- £18–£19 per hour (depending on experience)
- Monday to Friday only – 7:00am to 5:00pm
- No weekend work – ever!
- Join a tight-knit, supportive team with a strong work ethic
- Work in a clean, well-equipped workshop with proper tools and time to do the job right
- Be part of a genuinely relaxed and collaborative workplace – no rushing, no unrealistic targets

You’ll be responsible for preparing vehicles before painting and polishing them to a flawless finish. You’ll work alongside our Panel and Paint teams to make sure every vehicle leaves the workshop looking its absolute best.

Your responsibilities include:

- Full prep work – sanding, masking, panel cleaning and final decontamination
- Polishing freshly painted vehicles to remove defects, runs or imperfections
- Using cutting compounds and machine polishers to achieve showroom-standard results
- Working carefully and efficiently to ensure consistency and a flawless finish
- Supporting the rest of the paint team where needed to keep jobs flowing

What Our Client is Looking For:

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Prepper and/or Polisher
- Confident using polishing tools and prepping materials
- Great attention to detail – your finish matters!
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and able to commute daily to the Croydon area

Ready to Take the Next Step£ This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants a steady, well-paid, Monday-to-Friday role without the pressure of main dealer targets or bonus chasing.

Call Alex Perrin at Perfect Placement today – the UK’s leading Automotive Recruitment Consultancy – and take the next step in your career.

Apply now and let’s get you into a workshop you’ll actually enjoy working in!