Job Description

JOB TITLE: Trainee Spray Painter

REPORTING TO: Paintshop Supervisor

SALARY: TBC

JOB PURPOSE: The Trainee Spray Painter will support the Paint Shop team in the preparation and painting of heavy plant machinery. This role is designed to provide hands-on training and development, enabling the postholder to learn spray painting techniques while maintaining high quality, safety, and production standards throughout the finishing process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with preparation of machine parts prior to paint application.

2. Support spray painting operations under supervision, progressing to independent work as training is completed.

3. Learn and apply spray painting techniques using single-pack and two-pack paint systems.

4. Work towards meeting production targets within a high-volume paint shop environment.

5. Identify and report defects, damage, or potential issues prior to painting.

6. Assist with the handling and movement of heavy manufactured machine parts safely.

7. Learn the correct use, cleaning, and storage of spray painting equipment and tools.

8. Handle equipment carefully to minimise damage throughout the paint process.

9. Maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail at all times.

10. Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe, ensuring no unnecessary health and safety risks are present.

11. Carry out all tasks in a manner that ensures the safety of yourself and your colleagues.

1. Uphold the Core Values of the company and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan.

2. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking training as required.

3. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by:

- Taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do;

- Co-operating with the company on Health & Safety matters;

- Ensuring that you use work items provided by the company correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE);

- Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes.

Comply with all the company's policies and procedures. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the company. The postholder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties as discussed and directed by the Supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - TRAINEE SPRAY PAINTER

Essential Criteria

A genuine interest in developing a career in spray painting or paint shop operations. Willingness to learn new skills and follow instructions from supervisors and experienced colleagues. Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative; Flexibility to move between required tasks, business needs and departments.
Desirable

Experience working within a heavy manufacturing environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person