7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 1:00pm on a Friday
Working as part of an experienced production team
Opportunity to develop within an industrial manufacturing environment
THE BUSINESS
The company operates within a busy industrial manufacturing environment, producing high-quality fabricated products that require durable and professional protective coatings. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and production standards, the business ensures that all products are prepared, coated, and finished to meet customer specifications and industry requirements.
THE ROLE
You will be working as an Industrial Paint Prepper / Sprayer as part of the production team, working alongside an experienced painter. Some of your tasks will include:
Preparing goods for painting through grinding, sanding, chipping, cleaning, and other surface preparation methods
Applying protective coatings, including primers, epoxies, intumescent coatings, and top coats using air-assisted airless spray equipment
Reading and interpreting paint specifications, coating systems, and engineering/job drawings
Mixing paints and coatings in line with manufacturer specifications, ensuring correct ratios and viscosity
Operating and maintaining spray painting equipment, including routine cleaning and basic fault checks
Monitoring coating thickness and overall finish quality to ensure compliance with specifications
Identifying and rectifying coating defects such as runs, dry spray, pinholing, and poor adhesion
Following health, safety, and environmental regulations, including the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area, including paint booths and storage facilities
Working closely with managers, supervisors, welders/fabricators, and fitters to meet production targets and deadlines
Completing all required documentation, including paint records, inspection reports, and quality control forms
THE PERSON
The business is looking for someone with proven experience in industrial paint preparation and spray painting. However, if you have the following skills and experience it would help your application:
Experience applying protective coatings to steel fabrications, tanks, or similar industrial products
Competence in the use of air-assisted airless spray equipment
Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and coating application processes
Ability to read and interpret paint specifications and technical drawings
Strong attention to detail with a focus on achieving high-quality finishes
Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to industrial painting and hazardous substances
Reliability, good teamwork, and the ability to work effectively alongside colleagues
A proactive approach to helping meet production targets and deadlines
THE PACKAGE
Temp to Perm role
£14.50 per hour
Shift pattern working Monday to Friday
7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 1:00pm on a Friday
Working alongside an experienced painter as part of the production team
TO APPLY
This role is showing a lot of interest and won’t be around for long, so act quickly and apply now! Your CV will go directly to our Industrial team who are leading the search on industrial@westray.co.uk . Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of the team on 0191 492 6622.
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