MTC Paint - Principle Technician

Mclaren Automotive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Technician for the paint shop. The role involves ensuring quality in paint application, solving problems, and adhering to safety standards. Essential skills include practical problem-solving and knowledge of paint application processes, as well as strong communication abilities. The position offers opportunities for structured career development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Understanding of processes and work instructions to deliver consistent quality.
• Ability to make sound and logical decisions.
• Proven experience in paint application and body panel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested by your leader.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and team members.

Skills

Practical problem-solving

Knowledge of paint application

Workplace safety risk assessments

Good communication skills

Job description

What to Expect

As a principal technician within the production area, specifically the paint shop reporting to the Group Leader at McLaren Automotive, you will ensure a seamless and efficient operation within the application of paint, maintaining high quality standards within one of our built-in quality areas. Your role is crucial in ensuring production continues with a consistent, high-quality application process.

Your primary responsibilities include practical problem solving for issues found within the quality stations, reworking faults to meet process and application standards, and conducting a 4M method to resolve issues promptly within our internal stakeholder team. You will also ensure all health and safety guidelines are adhered to. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving our ambitious company goals.

What You'll Do

• Understand practical problem-solving methods and rework instructions.
• Escalate issues found within the built-in quality stations and rectify them to meet process standards.
• Ensure 5S practices within your work area in line with McLaren expectations.
• Maintain standards such as wearing the provided uniform/clothing.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested by your leader.
• Apply logical thinking and good communication to ensure rework methods meet high standards.
• Possess knowledge of paint application and body panels.

What You'll Bring

Essential Skills:

• Understanding of processes and work instructions to deliver consistent quality.
• Knowledge of workplace safety risk assessments.
• Ability to make sound and logical decisions.
• Experience working under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven experience in paint application and body panel knowledge.

Personal Attributes:

• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Confident and professional demeanor.
• Ability to act calmly under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work circumstances.
• Good communication skills.
• Punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and train others with a 'can do' attitude.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to five days.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Opportunity to apply for a sabbatical after two years of service.
• Benefits tailored to your lifestyle, such as shopping discounts.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Wellbeing initiatives including employee assistance and financial advice.

Who Are We?

McLaren Automotive is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, fostering an environment where innovation is driven by a diverse team passionate about delivering visionary products. We aim to create breath-taking performance cars and set new benchmarks in the automotive industry.

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