Paint Shop Operative

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Chatham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Overtime opportunities

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Monthly holiday accrual

Christmas shutdown period

Stable and growing business

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Chatham for a Paint Shop Operative. The role involves preparing components for coating, applying finishes, and supporting the paint shop team in a busy production environment. Location is Chatham, Kent.

The salary is £13.07 per hour, with a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:00pm. Full training is provided and regular overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production is beneficial but not required.
• Prev o r coating/painting experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for the coating process
• Package finished parts ready for dispatch
• Support coating and paint shop operations
• Hand blast components to specification
• Carry out product quality inspections
• Complete production paperwork accurately
• Follow work instructions and production schedules
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily targets
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures

Skills

Reliable

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Chatham | £13.07 per hour | Monday to Friday | Full training provided | Overtime available | Join a growing manufacturing business as a Paint Shop Operative. Great opportunity for someone hands‑on, reliable and keen to develop new skills in a stable production environment.

Paint Shop Operative

Location: Chatham, Kent

Salary: £13.07 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing business seeking a Paint Shop Operative to join its production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a practical, hands‑on role where full training is provided. Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you will support the preparation, coating and finishing of components while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare components for the coating process
• Package finished parts ready for dispatch
• Support coating and paint shop operations
• Hand blast components to specification
• Carry out product quality inspections
• Complete production paperwork accurately
• Follow work instructions and production schedules
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily targets
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and hardworking approach
• Comfortable with physical, practical work
• Positive attitude and team‑focused mindset
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Commitment to producing quality work
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Previous experience in manufacturing, production, paint spraying, blasting or coating would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

• £13.07 per hour
• Full training provided
• Regular overtime opportunities
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Monthly holiday accrual
• Christmas shutdown period
• Supportive team environment
• Stable and growing business
• Opportunity to gain valuable manufacturing skills

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we see that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.