Vehicle Painter: Precision Finishes in Fast-Paced Shop in Strood

We are looking for a Vehicle Painter to join our team in Rochester. You will have at least 3 years of vehicle painting experience and the ability to paint vehicles to the highest quality. You will be responsible for carefully preparing, priming, painting, and finishing a variety of vehicles, ensuring high‑quality results that meet our insurers' stringent standards. With a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of automotive paints and finishes, you will work efficiently in a modern, fast‑paced, clean environment, collaborating as a team player and consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Paint vehicles to a high standard, ensuring timely completion.
• Possess a strong understanding of paint processes and techniques.
• Execute preparation tasks such as priming and masking vehicles.
• Use RPE and PPE appropriately and at the correct times.
• Accurately match painted panels to the vehicle's original colour.
• Apply the necessary amount of paint for optimal results.
• Inspect finished paint jobs and polish as required.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a high‑pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle painter in an automotive repair environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle painting.
• Strong team player, eager to support and collaborate with colleagues.
• Capable of completing tasks from start to finish within set timeframes and to a high standard.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage high volumes of work.
• Skilled at meeting strict targets and deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary: £54,600 per annum (£21 per hour) with an increase on completion of 6‑month probation.
• Hours: 7am – 5pm Monday to Friday, 1 in 2 Saturdays depending on business needs.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer.
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family.
• Health and wellbeing apps.
• Cycle scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback.
• Life and health insurance.
• Virtual GP services.
• Enhanced family‑friendly pay such as maternity and paternity.
• Free fruit and pizza.
• Refer a friend bonus incentive.
• Employee recognition rewards.
• Team event budget.
• Discounted LV insurance.
• Paid breaks.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Pension contributions.
• Work within a modern and clean working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.

About Halo

Halo is a UK-based accident repair group with 38 centres across the UK, partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) in Germany. We provide comprehensive training, development, and employee packages and are known within the insurance industry for high‑performing teams.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process, we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences, and can be themselves.