Spray Cell Operative in Wolverhampton

Spray Cell Operative

Permanent | Wolverhampton (i54) | Production | 40 Hours Per Week | Rotating Shifts 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Apply every coating with care. Maintain exceptional standards. Keep production moving.

We are looking for a Spray Cell Operative to join our Production team at our i54 site. You’ll be helping to achieve a consistently high-quality finish before products move to the Kilns department.

Working closely with production colleagues and management, you’ll complete quality and process checks, accurately record production information and quickly raise any safety, quality or production concerns. Your contribution will help us maintain high standards, achieve production targets and keep our manufacturing process running efficiently.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Spraying & Product Finishing

• Apply engobe undercoat or glaze paint to ceramic sinks in line with agreed standards.
• Follow the correct spraying process to achieve a consistent, high-quality finish.
• Handle products carefully throughout the spraying and movement process.
• Ensure products meet the required standard before progressing to Kilns.

Process, Quality & Safety

• Follow standard operating procedures and complete all required process and quality checks.
• Accurately record production information on the required documentation.
• Identify and report material defects, equipment concerns or quality issues promptly.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and wear the correct personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Return equipment to its designated area at the end of each shift.

Production & Teamwork

• Work efficiently to achieve agreed production volume and quality targets.
• Organise activities effectively to manage production priorities.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete actions within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared production objectives.
• Communicate production issues clearly and promptly.
• Support the wider Production team when required.
• Undertake training to develop your skills and knowledge across Production and other departments.

For This Role We Would Need You To Demonstrate

• The ability to manage tasks and competing priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a production team.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to production challenges.
• The ability to work towards volume and quality targets.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good attention to detail when completing quality checks and production paperwork.
• A willingness to learn new processes and undertake training.
• A reliable and dependable approach to completing responsibilities.

It Would Also Be Beneficial If You Have

• Previous experience in a spraying role.
• Experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying undercoats, glazes or other product finishes.
• An understanding of quality standards within a volume-led production environment.

How You Work Matters – Our Blueprint Behaviours

Think Big, Learn Fast

• Build your knowledge of spraying, coating and ceramic production.
• Learn from process and quality issues to improve future performance.
• Take opportunities to develop your skills through training.

Work It Together

• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve production and quality objectives.
• Share clear and timely information about defects, equipment or process concerns.
• Support the wider team as production priorities change.

Make The Hard Call

• Raise concerns when safety or product quality could be at risk.
• Escalate unsafe practices, defective materials or equipment issues promptly.
• Take ownership of completing checks, paperwork and assigned actions accurately.

Why Work With Us?

At Fortune Brands Innovations, our people are at the heart of everything we build. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development.

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Health & Wellbeing Programme, including a Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan.
• Annual Incentive Plan bonus structure.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
• Eye Care Support for frequent screen users.

Work-Life Balance

• 33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays, including summer and Christmas shutdowns.
• Flexible Working Model, where appropriate for the role.

Career Development & Recognition

• Opportunities to develop your manufacturing, spraying and product quality skills.
• Employee Recognition Programme.
• Refer a Friend Programme.

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• High Street Reward Scheme with a range of discounts and savings.
• Cycle2Work scheme, restrictions apply.
• Free on-site parking.

Our Hiring Process

• Our Talent team will contact you for an initial conversation.
• You may then be invited to our site for a 1 or 2-stage interview process.
• We’ll make sure you know what to expect and have the opportunity to show us what you can bring to the role.
• If successful, we’ll confirm your start date and welcome you to Fortune Brands Innovations.
• If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We manage our vacancies internally, preferring direct hires and referrals. Where required, we work with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List. Speculative CVs from agencies not on our Preferred Supplier List will not be considered and no introduction fee will apply.