Industrial Paint Shop Manager - Structural Steel

Interaction Recruitment Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Team leadership opportunity

Training & development

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer Manager to lead the paint shop within a busy structural steel fabrication environment. You will manage the spraying team, ensure high-quality finishes, and uphold safety standards on all projects.

The role offers hands-on leadership, progression to management, and responsibilities across production planning, quality control, and teamwork with fabrication colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial paint spraying, preferably within structural steel fabrication.
• Previous supervisory or management experience is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of steel preparation, abrasive blasting and protective coating systems.
• Experience using airless or conventional spray equipment.
• Knowledge of paint specifications, dry film thickness and coating inspection.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications and coating requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• COSHH and health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the structural steel paint shop.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate a team of paint sprayers and preparation operatives.
• Plan and prioritise work to meet production and project deadlines.
• Ensure structural steel is correctly prepared prior to coating.
• Oversee paint systems, film thicknesses and application methods.
• Monitor quality and address defects or rework; maintain records.
• Work with fabrication, production, project management and site teams.

Skills

Industrial paint spraying

Supervisory experience

Steel preparation knowledge

Coating inspection knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Paint system knowledge

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Paint Sprayer Manager to lead the paint shop within a busy structural steel fabrication environment. You will manage the spraying team, ensure high-quality finishes, and uphold safety standards on all projects.

The role offers hands-on leadership, progression to management, and responsibilities across production planning, quality control, and teamwork with fabrication colleagues.