Lead Rail Paint Sprayer & Process Optimizer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Paint Sprayer in Newport. The role combines hands-on spray painting with leadership responsibilities, overseeing the painting team and paint stores to meet high quality and safety standards.

You will drive process improvement, manage materials, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering efficient project schedules and cost control.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in spray painting, including leadership experience.
• Experience with diverse spray techniques and equipment.
• Strong understanding of painting materials and surface prep.
• Experience managing stock levels and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of compliance standards in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead a team and mentor staff.
• Experience implementing 5S and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality spray-painting work on trains and trams, meeting customer specifications.
• Lead a team of paint sprayers, providing guidance and mentoring junior staff.
• Oversee the painting process from start to finish and maintain 5S in the workspace.
• Manage paint stores, order materials, and coordinate with procurement.
• Ensure adherence to special process standards and quality controls.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to align schedules across projects.
• Maintain health and safety, PPE compliance, and safe working practices.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste and improve process efficiency using root-cause analysis.

Skills

Paint spraying

Team leadership

5S methodology

Health & safety

Quality control

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Tools

Electrostatic painting

HVLP systems

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Paint Sprayer in Newport. The role combines hands-on spray painting with leadership responsibilities, overseeing the painting team and paint stores to meet high quality and safety standards.

You will drive process improvement, manage materials, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering efficient project schedules and cost control.