Job Description

Join a trusted manufacturer into the Defence sector supply chain as Paint Shop Technical Manager and take pride in work that really matters. You will be part of a skilled team, overseeing the activities throughout the paint shop ensuring high-quality finishes on components used in safety critical defence, and engineering projects.

This is a stable, full-time role offering competitive pay, training, and the opportunity to develop your career with a forward-thinking engineering company

Who we are

At Transcal Engineering, we're more than just an engineering company -- we're a trusted manufacturer within a diverse supply chain. The work we do has a real impact, supporting the UK's defence capability, and other critical industries including Rail, Automotive, and Agriculture.

We take pride in our reputation for precision and reliability. From our modern facility in Worcestershire, our team uses the latest fabrication, inspection, and assembly equipment to deliver products that meet the highest standards.

What you'll get

From 18 per hour (DOE) Opportunity to work overtime on enhanced rates of pay Training and support to refine your skills The opportunity to work on high-quality, safety-critical projects Company pension scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Free on-site parking Life Assurance Enhanced Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days a year 1pm Friday finish

What you will do

Overseeing the scheduling of all the work through the department, ensuring all schedules are lean and efficient, with internal processes adhered to Responsible for the daily performance of the Paint department, ensuring the department is achieving KPIs and managing operational resource correctly Control labour requirements Ensure all staff have the required competence to undertake their roles, and that they are working to the same standards, providing the necessary training where appropriate Adhere to Health and Safety regulations, ensuring that all staff are complying to the relevant Health & Safety protocol Drive continuous improvement throughout the paint department Ensure all items from the paint department are quality checked prior to dispatch - identify defects and resolve quality issues where possible Ensure the paint shop can deliver the volume requirements of the business in a fast and efficient way whilst ensuring customer service requirements are met Ensure costs are controlled effectively, whilst delivering a high level of service Monitor and manage team performance and identify areas for improvement

What you'll bring

Essential:

Experience with paint spraying and powder coating Safety and workplace awareness Minimum of 2 years' experience in a managerial role Experience of working in a busy workshop Ability to effectively manage and monitor service level performance using KPIs Ability to use MS Office Applications Flexibility to work different shifts when required
Desirable:

Be conversant with relevant standards and legislation, e.g., latest "edition wiring regulations", and be prepared to continue with relevant training, to remain compliant to applicable mandatory standards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

wet paint (industrial or automotive) spraying: 1 year (required) managerial workshop: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person