Paint Prepper

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited is recruiting a Paint Prep/Parts Preparation Technician for our Ruislip site in London. You will prepare parts for painting, ensuring they are cleaned, masked, sanded and staged to meet quality standards, ready for efficient painting.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:18pm, with a pay rate of £13.60 per hour. You will read instructions, use hand and power tools, and perform quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/metal preparation, painting or finishing preferred.
• Able to read and follow basic work instructions and production drawings.
• Confident with hand and power tools, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for painting, coating or finishing.
• Clean, degrease, sand, grind, scuff and prep surfaces.
• Mask areas not to receive paint and inspect parts for defects.
• Stage and identify parts for the paint department; load/unload parts.
• Operate tools safely and complete quality checks before movement.

Skills

Manufacturing/metal prep experience

Painting/finishing experience

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions/drawings

Teamwork and reliability

Job description

We're looking for a Paint Prep / Parts Preparation Technician to prepare manufactured parts and components for the painting and finishing process. You'll ensure parts are cleaned, inspected, masked, sanded and correctly staged so they meet quality standards and are ready for efficient painting.

Location: Ruislip, London

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:18pm

Pay rate: £13.60 per hour

Key Responsibilities for Paint Prepper:

• Prepare metal and manufactured parts for painting, coating, or finishing
• Clean, degrease, sand, grind, scuff and prepare surfaces as required
• Remove dirt, oil, grease, rust, scale, burrs and other contaminants
• Mask and plug areas that must not receive paint/coating
• Inspect parts for defects, surface imperfections and damage prior to painting
• Carry out minor surface repairs/corrections as needed
• Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications and production schedules
• Stage and identify parts for the paint department
• Load/unload, rack, hang or position parts for processing
• Operate hand tools, power tools, sanders, grinders and prep equipment safely
• Complete quality checks before parts move to the next operation
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and meet housekeeping standards
• Communicate any issues with parts, equipment or requirements to supervisors/quality

Skills & Requirements for Paint Prepper:

• Manufacturing/metal preparation/painting/finishing experience preferred
• Able to read and follow basic work instructions and production drawings
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Good attention to detail and able to spot surface defects
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
• Comfortable with repetitive physical tasks in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to learn company-specific processes and equipment
• Workshop/manufacturing production setting
• Standing for long periods and handling metal parts
• Exposure to adhesives, polishing compounds and light machinery
• PPE such as gloves, eye protection and masks required depending on tasks

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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