Job Description

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for working in accordance with client coating requirements ensuring a world class service whilst raising the company's presence within the industry in a safe and responsible manner. Responsible for the supervision of paint spray operatives, labourer's and blasters, covering all technical and administrative aspects.

Major Responsibilities

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Promotion of Safety awareness and establish safe work practices Instruct employees on these safe work practices and correct any unsafe working conditions Ensure all equipment including PPE is maintained in good working order and removal of defective equipment Instigate and document all Toolbox Meetings Participate in Job Hazard Assessments Responsible for the overall health and safety of co-workers Be diligent in managing personal behavior in compliance with HSQE requirements To work under the instructions of Management and the Client Work at all times within the parameters of the approved project planning and specification. Maintain effective communications with relevant parties at all times Be aware of all hazards associated with the coating equipment Ordering of paint/equipment for workshop Good working knowledge of blast and spray equipment including hand and power tools Ensuring materials are processed and mixed to the right specification Working to client specifications in order that items can be blast cleaned and coated. Following strict safety regulations covering the use of potentially hazardous materials Carry out visual inspections of completed painted items Liaise with administrator regarding queries on paperwork of jobs processed Managing workshop assistant Any other reasonable duties required by your line manager Overhead crane trained

Job Specific Education Required:

ICAT's or Train the Painter qualifications would be preferable.

Work Experience Required:

Essential:

Supervisory experience Blasting and paint application experience Factory based experience with broad product knowledge ie paints, blast media etc Experience of different application methods ie airless, conventional

Desirable:

Ability to thermally metal spray (ISO:14918)

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Able to work independently and on own initiative Comfortable in a customer facing situation and able to represent the company in all environments Good communication skills, able to work with clients and colleagues at all levels and to generate clear and accurate reports detailing actions taken and recommended future actions Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own time efficiently
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Watton IP25: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Painting and Blasting: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person