Production Operative (Coatings)

Are you seeking a rewarding career in manufacturing? Do you want to be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering world-class quality? Our Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility in Hull is currently hiring Production Operatives for our Coating Department.

As a Coating Operative, you will be responsible for the final preparation and painting of wind turbine blades. Your skills will ensure a flawless coating surface is achieved, adhering to precise specifications. This role is physically demanding and suited for individuals who are resilient and possess endurance. You will often work in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including paper suits and air-fed masks, and must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail to identify any potential faults to the blades before painting.

These roles require flexibility to work shifts that will include nights and weekends. You must live within a commutable distance of Hull to be considered and hold permanent right to live and work in the UK.

• Operate specialist machinery for blade painting.
• Execute sanding and filling of blades as outlined in both initial and ongoing training.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of yourself and your colleagues.
• Exhibit strong organisational skills while using the appropriate materials, tools, and equipment.
• Plan and layout work meticulously, following strict engineering specifications and quality standards.

• Resilience and physical endurance.
• A strong focus on health and safety.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow processes meticulously.
• Capable of working effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in vehicle or large structure body shop/painting is advantageous.
• Proficiency in sanding and grinding is beneficial.

You will be joining a dedicated team at our Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility in Hull, where we are committed to producing high-quality components for the renewable energy sector. Our team values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, working together to achieve excellence in every aspect of our production process, working on a shift pattern.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• 26 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, subsidised lunch and free fruit in our onsite canteen, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 16th November at Midnight