Vehicle Painter

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair group in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Vehicle Painter. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in vehicle painting, ensuring high-quality work while working in a team-oriented environment. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing apps

Gym discounts

Life insurance

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a vehicle painter.
• Capable of preparing, priming, and painting vehicles to the highest quality.
• Strong understanding of automotive paints and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Paint vehicles to a high standard, ensuring timely completion.
• Inspect finished paint jobs and polish as required.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.

Skills

Vehicle painting experience

Paint processes and techniques

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Advert

Vehicle Painter
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.

Halo ARC Cheltenham

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 37 established accident repair centres across the UK and we are still growing. Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages!

Role Overview

We are looking for a Vehicle Painter to join our Team in Cheltenham. 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.

What you'll be doing here

Take a look at what you'll be doing here [video]!

Key Responsibilities

• Paint vehicles to a high standard, ensuring timely completion
• Possess a strong understanding of paint processes and techniques
• Experienced in 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

Our Values

Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.

Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.

Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t.

And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Benefits

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 Insurance
Health Insurance
virtualGP
Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
Free fruit and pizza
Refer a friend bonus incentive
Employee recognition rewards
Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
Discounted LV insurance
Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
25 days holiday plus public holidays
We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
Pension contributions
Work within a modern and clean working environment
And we are always open to hearing what our people want!

Equality and EEO

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.

Contact

To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] or call 01243 546185, we aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.