Polisher
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Position Overview & Specifications
Polisher
Shift Patterns: Monday – Friday (1 Saturday in 4)
PAYE Rate: £15 p/h
Hours: 7am – 5pm
Igloo has a fantastic opportunity for Polishers based in Paddock Wood, Kent. This role offers the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading automotive and vehicle auction companies who have operations across the country.
The Role:
Within the Polisher role, you will be working within an auction house setting ensuring the vehicles meet the standards ahead of being put into auction. Successful candidates will be working on but not limited to:
- You will be undertaking the final polish of freshly painted vehicle panels on a range of vehicles.
- You will be rectifying any paint defects, such as runs in the paint.
- Flat and polishing vehicle panels using a handheld polisher.
- You will also be undertaking some touch in work on vehicles in this role.
What kind of person we are looking for?:
- You will need previous experience of working within an automotive bodyshop as a polisher and understand vehicle repair methods.
- Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of polishing out runs and defects in freshly painted vehicle panels.
- You will need to work efficiently but to a high standard.
- Hold a full, category B driving license, with no more than 6 points for minor offences.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Polisher roles across Igloo Automotive's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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