Senior Paint Sprayer in Peterborough

Senior Paint Sprayer- Rolling Stock NEWPORT Permanent £41389.18 per annum plus benefits Job Summary: The Senior Paint Sprayer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the painting process at Newport, ensuring that all painting tasks meet special process requirements and high standards of quality. This role includes a combination of hands-on painting work and leadership responsibilities, managing both the painting team and the paint stores. The Senior Paint Sprayer will play a critical role in optimising the painting process, reducing costs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. 1.0 Key Responsibilities 1.1 Carry out high-quality spray-painting work on trains and trams, ensuring all surfaces meet the required standards in line with special process and customer specifications. 1.2 Lead a team of paint sprayers, providing guidance and oversight to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. This includes mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring proper training and skill development. 1.3 Oversee the painting process from start to finish, ensuring that all procedures are followed. Implement and maintain 5S practices (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) to ensure an organised and efficient work environment. 1.4 Manage the paint stores, including ordering materials, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring paints are stored under the correct conditions. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure materials are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. 1.5 Ensure all work adheres to special process standards, with strict compliance to quality control measures. Conduct regular inspections to ensure that the paint application is free from defects and meets quality benchmarks. 1.6 Coordinate with the Production Manager and Team Leaders to ensure that painting schedules are aligned with project timelines. Contribute to planning efforts to ensure that paint resources are utilised efficiently across multiple projects. 1.7 Ensure all painting tasks are conducted in line with health and safety regulations, minimising risk and maintaining a safe working environment for the entire team. Ensure that PPE is worn and maintained according to company policy. 1.8 Lead initiatives to improve the painting process, reduce material waste, and enhance overall efficiency. This includes engaging in problem-solving using techniques such as the 5 Whys and Fishbone (root cause analysis) to identify and resolve issues. 2.0 Record keeping 2.1 Ensure accurate records are completed and maintained in accordance with procedures in place, and work in progress is communicated to Line Managers and team members. 3.0 Health, Safety