Job Description

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Company Overview:

Cod Steaks Ltd is an innovative design and build company that operates across a variety of sectors including film & TV, museums and heritage, public art, and PR & marketing. We pride ourselves on producing everything from intricate miniature models to large-scale themed interiors.

Job Overview:

Bored of spraying the same flat panels in the same flat colours, day in and day out?

Got the precision skills and the ambition to take your finishing to the next level?

We're looking for a talented Spray Finisher who's ready to mix things up. From large-scale structures to intricate components, you'll work across a diverse range of projects that keep things interesting. You'll also have the opportunity to expand your skillset by learning advanced Polyurethane spraying techniques, adding another level to your finishing game.

Working alongside our spray team, you will deliver flawless, durable, and visually stunning finishes across a variety of surfaces and materials.

The ideal candidate will have creative flexibility, the ability to work fast and clean under pressure and extensive experience spraying large scale objects.

Whether you've been in the game for years, just starting out with a passion to grow your spraying skills, or a seasoned pro looking to stay active in retirement -- we'd love to hear from you.

Enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to get stuck in are just as important to us as experience.

Key Tasks:

Surface prep (sanding, cleaning, priming, masking) and spray finishing of metal, MDF, fibreglass, timber, plastics etc Apply high-quality polyurethane finishes using HVLP and air-assisted spray systems, including base coats, topcoats, and specialist finishes Spraying both small-scale, but predominantly large-scale objects Work from scenic briefs, mood boards, or reference images to achieve unique finishes (e.g matte, gloss, metallics, texture effects) Mix paints to exact colour specs or visual references, including custom tints and effects to achieve consistent finishes Maintain clean and safe working environment Collaborate closely with other creative departments (including metalwork, carpentry, scenic art, mould making etc) and project management team

Skills & Competencies:

Spray finishing experience, ideally in scenic fabrication, prop building, theatre, film sets, or experiential production Extensive spray finish experience of large-scale objects Ability to apply both water and solvent based paint finishes to fibreglass, metals, wood, MDF, plastics etc with consistent, high-end result Able to apply and shape body filler to achieve both flat and curved surfaces Ability to interpret design intent and contribute to achieving complex or unusual finishes (e.g distressed, aged, hyper-realistic) Excellent attention to detail and quality of finish. Obsessed with smooth, high-spec finishes and an eagle eye for imperfections Ability to work in a safe manner following health, safety, environment and quality guidelines/instructions Tidy and methodical approach to work environment Certified in the use of Di-isocyanates

Bonus:

Proficient with HVLP / airless spray systems and PU spray coatings Practical skills which may be utilised in other departments (e.g fabrication, metalwork, carpentry, engineering) Background in film/theatre set painting, museum fit-outs, or luxury retail displays Experience with scenic painting or texturing techniques

Contract Details:

Rate - negotiable (based on skills & experience) Contract type - Freelance or Fixed Term...but if you really impress us, we'd love to offer something long term Application deadline - no closing date; we're always looking for suitable talent References - will be required
Job Type: Freelance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Spray Finisher