Lead Paint Supervisor for Heavy Engineering

Vickerstock; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation, is recruiting a Paint Supervisor in County Londonderry. You will report to the Production Manager and oversee the day-to-day operation of the Paint Department, supervising a team and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on time and to required quality standards.

This role suits an experienced Paint Supervisor or Senior Painter with a background in heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' painting experience, ideally within heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing.
• At least 2 years' experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, coating processes, quality control and customer specifications.
• Experience reading customer specifications and coordinating with Production and Quality teams.
• Commitment to safe working environment and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the Paint Department, planning and prioritising workloads to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Supervise, motivate and develop the Paint team, allocating work and supporting training and performance.
• Oversee surface preparation, painting and finishing activities to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, job progress, paperwork, consumables and equipment to minimise downtime and rework.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to address defects and maintain high workmanship standards.
• Promote a safe working environment with proper PPE and housekeeping.

Skills

Painting

Team leadership

Quality control

Health & Safety

Planning

Communication

Job description

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation, is recruiting a Paint Supervisor in County Londonderry. You will report to the Production Manager and oversee the day-to-day operation of the Paint Department, supervising a team and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on time and to required quality standards.

This role suits an experienced Paint Supervisor or Senior Painter with a background in heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing,