Company Description Sanko Gosei UK Ltd is a leading manufacturer of injection mold tools and plastic components for the automotive industry. The company serves a growing portfolio of OEM and Tier 1 customers who rely on its strong technical capabilities and consistent performance. Its in-house tooling division is supported by expert engineers and global facilities, enabling end-to-end solutions from design to production. As demand increases, more customers recognize and trust Sanko Gosei's reputation for quality, reliability, and responsive service.
Role Description The Automotive Painter will be responsible for preparing and painting plastic automotive components to specified quality standards using approved processes and materials. Day-to-day tasks include surface preparation (cleaning, sanding, masking), mixing and matching paints, operating spray-painting equipment, and visually inspecting finished parts for defects. The role also involves following work instructions and safety procedures, maintaining painting booths and equipment, recording production and quality data, and coordinating with production and quality teams to meet delivery schedules. This is a full-time, on-site role based at Sanko Gosei UK Ltd in Birmingham.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Automotive Painter or in industrial spray painting of plastic or metal components.
- Strong skills in surface preparation, paint mixing, color matching, and application using spray equipment.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical specifications, and quality standards.
- Good understanding of health and safety practices, including PPE use, ventilation, and safe handling of chemicals.
- Attention to detail for visual inspection of finishes, defect identification, and basic rework/repair.
- Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and meet production targets.
- Basic numeracy and literacy for recording job data and completing quality documentation.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively within a production team.
- Flexibility to work shifts or overtime when required to support customer demand.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing or plastics components production is an advantage.
- Vocational training, apprenticeship, or certification in automotive refinishing or industrial painting is beneficial.
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