Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm role

Hourly rate £14.50

Mon-Fri shifts

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd. has an immediate opening for an Industrial Paint Prepper / Sprayer within its production team in the UK. You will prep surfaces, apply coatings, read specs and drawings, mix paints and operate spray equipment to achieve high-quality finishes.

Working with experienced professionals, you will follow safety rules, maintain equipment, and document coatings and inspections. This temp-to-perm role offers a Monday–Friday schedule at £14.50 per hour, with growth

Qualifications

• Experience applying protective coatings to steel fabrications or tanks.
• Competence with air-assisted airless spray equipment.
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and coating processes.
• Ability to read paint specifications and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail for high-quality finishes.
• Understanding health and safety for industrial painting and hazardous substances.
• Reliable, works well in a team and meets deadlines.
• Proactive approach to meeting production targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods for painting via grinding, sanding, cleaning.
• Apply primers, epoxies, intumescent coatings and top coats.
• Read and interpret paint specs, coating systems, and drawings.
• Mix paints per manufacturer specs.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment.
• Monitor coating thickness and finish quality.
• Rectify coating defects such as runs or poor adhesion.
• Follow health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Keep work area clean and organized including paint booths.
• Collaborate with managers, welders, fabricators and fitters to meet targets.
• Complete paint records and quality control forms.

Skills

Coatings experience

Air-assisted spray

Surface prep

Technical drawings

High-quality finishes

Health & safety

Teamwork

Proactive

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Temp to Perm role

£14.50 per hour

Shift pattern working Monday to Friday

7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 1:00pm on a Friday

Working as part of an experienced production team

Opportunity to develop within an industrial manufacturing environment

THE BUSINESS

The company operates within a busy industrial manufacturing environment, producing high-quality fabricated products that require durable and professional protective coatings. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and production standards, the business ensures that all products are prepared, coated, and finished to meet customer specifications and industry requirements.

THE ROLE

You will be working as an Industrial Paint Prepper / Sprayer as part of the production team, working alongside an experienced painter. Some of your tasks will include:

• Preparing goods for painting through grinding, sanding, chipping, cleaning, and other surface preparation methods
• Applying protective coatings, including primers, epoxies, intumescent coatings, and top coats using air-assisted airless spray equipment
• Reading and interpreting paint specifications, coating systems, and engineering/job drawings
• Mixing paints and coatings in line with manufacturer specifications, ensuring correct ratios and viscosity
• Operating and maintaining spray painting equipment, including routine cleaning and basic fault checks
• Monitoring coating thickness and overall finish quality to ensure compliance with specifications
• Identifying and rectifying coating defects such as runs, dry spray, pinholing, and poor adhesion
• Following health, safety, and environmental regulations, including the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area, including paint booths and storage facilities
• Working closely with managers, supervisors, welders/fabricators, and fitters to meet production targets and deadlines
• Completing all required documentation, including paint records, inspection reports, and quality control forms

THE PERSON

The business is looking for someone with proven experience in industrial paint preparation and spray painting. However, if you have the following skills and experience it would help your application:

• Experience applying protective coatings to steel fabrications, tanks, or similar industrial products
• Competence in the use of air-assisted airless spray equipment
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and coating application processes
• Ability to read and interpret paint specifications and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on achieving high-quality finishes
• Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to industrial painting and hazardous substances
• Reliability, good teamwork, and the ability to work effectively alongside colleagues
• A proactive approach to helping meet production targets and deadlines

THE PACKAGE

Temp to Perm role

£14.50 per hour

Shift pattern working Monday to Friday

7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 1:00pm on a Friday

Working alongside an experienced painter as part of the production team