EXPERIENCED VEHICLE PAINTER / PAINT TECHNICIAN Location: Erith, Kent, DA8 1EW Salary: £45000 - £52000 Kestrel Talent is recruiting an experienced Vehicle Painter to join an accident repair centre in Erith. The business provides accident repairs, structural work, paint refinishing and cosmetic repairs for private customers, insurers and commercial fleets. Its Erith centre uses modern bodyshop equipment and repairs vehicles across a wide range of makes and models. You will be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality paint finishes while working efficiently alongside the wider repair team. THE ROLE Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting Complete masking, priming and refinishing work Mix and match colours accurately Apply paint using appropriate techniques and equipment Blend repaired areas to produce a seamless finish Inspect completed work and correct imperfections Work closely with panel, MET and estimating colleagues Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area Follow paint-manufacturer and environmental procedures Help vehicles move through the repair process efficiently ABOUT YOU Proven vehicle-painting experience within a professional bodyshop Strong preparation, colour-matching and refinishing skills Able to produce a consistently high standard of finish Knowledge of modern paint products and application methods Careful, organised and quality focused Able to work independently and as part of a repair team ..... full job details .....