Paint Process Lead - Lead & Optimize Finishes

TAIT; South Kirkby; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work

Income protection

Private medical insurance (role/level)

Paid annual leave 22+ days

UK bank holidays

Résumé du poste

TAIT is seeking a Process Lead - Paint in the Manufacturing Department to guide daily paint operations, prepare components to specification, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of finishes for live events and experiences.

You will lead a small team, manage workflow, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to safety policies and quality standards. The role requires hands-on leadership and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• A good all-around general education.
• Good numeracy and mechanical skills, including understanding of numerical and mathematical calculations and data.
• Significant knowledge of industrial paint techniques and how to prepare units for paint.
• Experience using industrial paint equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Conscientious workmanship with strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Time-served apprenticeship is desirable.
• NVQ or CSCS certification is desirable.
• Experience with stainless steel and/or aluminium would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead a small team of paint personnel with varying skill levels to complete project goals safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Organize and manage daily paint workflow to ensure team members understand assigned duties, priorities, and delegated tasks.
• Provide technical guidance to team members on paint preparation, coating application, finishing requirements, masking, touch-ups, and rework activities.
• Share paint process knowledge and best practices with the team to support department development, consistency, and employee training.
• Read, understand, and apply relevant drawings, finish specifications, color callouts, coating requirements, and project documentation.
• Support quality control of painted elements by inspecting work, identifying defects or areas not meeting specification, and coordinating rework or escalation as needed.

Description du poste

TAIT is seeking a Process Lead - Paint in the Manufacturing Department to guide daily paint operations, prepare components to specification, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of finishes for live events and experiences.

You will lead a small team, manage workflow, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to safety policies and quality standards. The role requires hands-on leadership and cross‑department collaboration.