Paint Polisher / Prepper – Automotive Manufacturing

About the role

As a Paint Polisher / Prepper you will support a semi‑automated paint line in an automotive manufacturing environment, preparing components for spray painting and polishing finished parts to meet strict quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare polymer and carbon components for spray painting according to priorities and quality targets.
• Polish painted components to remove defects and achieve the required surface finish.
• Support rework activities to reduce scrap and meet customer schedules.
• Maintain departmental KPIs and assist teammates in resolving issues.
• Investigate quality concerns and suggest process improvements.
• Carry out cleaning and maintenance of the prep facility, following 5S principles.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Ensure equipment is maintained safely and report incidents, hazards, or near‑misses.

Required profile

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Ability to consistently prepare polymer and carbon components for spray painting.
• Ability to polish components to required gloss levels and remove paint defects.
• Knowledge of spray‑painting processes is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.

Required skills

• Component preparation for spray painting
• Polishing techniques for painted parts
• Understanding of spray painting processes
• Familiarity with 5S workplace organisation

What we offer

• Salary £31,040 plus a 20 % shift premium
• 33 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support and flexible benefits
• Overtime opportunities and a double‑day shift pattern