Automotive Polisher

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Salary: £38k - 40k per year

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire

Job Type: Contract

Date Listed: 27 Oct 2026

Reference: 7606 - RC

Automotive Polisher required to join a Luxury Automotive brand based near Daventry on a contract basis.

This is your chance to join a luxury automotive brand celebrated for its bespoke restorations and unmatched attention to detail. At a state-of-the-art facility, you’ll work with a passionate team of Automotive Polishers to bring exceptional automotive visions to life.

This isn't just another Automotive Polishing job—this is an opportunity to contribute to the craftsmanship of rare, high-value cars that combine classic beauty with cutting-edge engineering. You'll join a close-knit team who care deeply about precision, finish, and detail.

What you’ll do as an Automotive Polisher:

  • Polish and finish vehicle paintwork to a high-quality standard.
  • Identify and rectify paint defects including scratches, swirl marks, dust inclusions and surface imperfections.
  • Carry out wet sanding, cutting, polishing and final finishing as required.
  • Use machine polishers, compounds and finishing products safely and effectively.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure the required cosmetic and quality standards are achieved.
  • Work closely with Paint, Bodyshop and Quality teams to resolve any finish concerns.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow all relevant Health & Safety procedures.
  • Complete work within production targets without compromising quality.

What’s in it for you? - Hours & Pay

  • Contract: Ongoing (Inside IR35) – contract-to-permanent opportunity!
  • Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM), Friday (7:00 AM – 12:45 PM)
  • Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
  • Overtime opportunities & Rates available

Who we’re looking for – Key skills of the Automotive Polisher:

  • Previous automotive polishing or paint rectification experience.
  • Skilled in machine polishing, cutting, compounding, finishing and associated products.
  • Experience with wet sanding and removing paint imperfections.
  • Confident identifying scratches, swirl marks and other paint defects.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a strong eye for quality.
  • Able to achieve an immaculate final finish while working to production timescales.

Ready to Join the Team as an Automotive Polisher?

If this sounds like your dream role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. Rest assured, all applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Skills: Automotive polishing / Paint rectification / Finishing techniques / Scratch removal / PDR / Surface defect repair / Rotary machine polishing / Dual-action machine polishing / Wet sanding / Paint flattening