Role: Automotive Polishing Technician
Location: Pontypool
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Shifts: Days
Pertemps are recruiting for a skilled Automotive Polishing Technician on behalf of our client who is looking to add to their team permanent basis. The role will include rectifying paint of parts using a machine operated polisher.
The Role:
* Use machine-operated and hand polishers to rectify paint defects like inclusions and orange peel.
* Prepare surfaces and measure paint thickness to achieve premium finishes.
* Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and suggest process improvements.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and maintain a clean workspace.
* Document processes and adhere to build instructions.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in paint rectification and surface defect correction.
* An understanding of sanding materials and the polishing process
* Automotive trade certification in machine polishing or detailing.
* Knowledge of paint thickness measurements and finishes.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Proactive approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
* Experience in paint processing and corrective actions.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme – 5% matched contribution (employee pays 5% / employer pays 5%)
* Christmas shutdown
* Enhanced sick pay (4 weeks full pay after 1 years service)
* Access to discounted shopping vouchers via Spectrum Life
* 24/7 confidential employee/friends/family assistance programme including face-to-face counselling; lifestyle & wellbeing coaching and advice services
* In-house recognition scheme – including gift vouchers & family days out
* Free On-site parking
* Opportunities for professional development (application process for Company sponsorship for training)
* Life Assurance – 4 x basic salary (on completion of 6 months service)
* Enhanced maternity & paternity scheme (3 months full pay maternity / 2 weeks full pay paternity)
To apply, please attach your CV or call Kalum or Adam on 02920 220776 for more information.