Spray Painter

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Spray Painter to join a well-established company based in Newark

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

Location: Newark, NG24.

About The Company:

Since being established in 1984, they have grown to become the UK’s market leading gate and barrier company and has cemented a legacy that is synonymous with quality, reliability and service.

The company ethos has always been to put the client first. Engaging with their clients and using their wealth of employee experience and expertise to deliver a first-class product every time.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the post holder will be working as part of a team in a busy Fabrication workshop. You will be responsible for preparation and painting, as well assisting with assembly.

Spray Painter - Job duties

• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as issued, at all times.
• Working to strict deadlines to achieve flawless results.
• Working closely with your team, the contractor and other trades onsite.
• Following health and safety protocol at all times
• Inspection of products during preparation for any defects, e.g. welds, damage etc.
• To inform Quality Control of any major non-conformance.
• Preparing all items for painting.
• Remove rust and scale by sanding /grinding.
• Degreasing and washing products.
• Prime products to specified thickness.
• Remove any contaminants between coats.
• Prepare Primed surfaces in readiness for Top coating.
• Top Coat as per Contract or other specified requirement to correct thickness.
• Inspect for any defect or sub-standard finish and rectify as required.
• Maintain workspace to a 5-star standard.
• Ensure all extraction systems and filters are cleaned/replaced as necessary.
• Ensuring the use of correct storing procedures for all materials are adhered to at all times.
• Booking out equipment from the Stores.
• Assembling Traffic Barriers and Gates both at head office and on site.
• Touch ups as required after assembling and prior to dispatch.
• Transport products using the Company Fork Lift Truck and overhead lifting equipment.
• Attend Training Courses as required.
• Any other reasonable tasks.

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors

• Proven experience working within a similar role
• Previous experience in the use of 2-pack paints is essential
• Forklift Licence
• Able to use a range of hand tools
• Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload
• A solid understanding of health and safety legislation
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Reliable & professional
• Organised, able to prioritise work

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.