Paint Shop Lead — Day Shift, On‑Site, Permanent

NorthPoint; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme

Group Life Assurance

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement: 25 days

Career development

Job summary

Northpoint is seeking a hands-on Paint Shop Manager to oversee two industrial wet paint booths at the Dukinfield facility. You will lead and develop a team as production increases, coordinating workloads with production, quality and management to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role is permanent, full-time, with day shifts and typical early start hours. The successful candidate will bring practical wet paint experience and leadership potential, progressing as the operation

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial wet paint spraying within manufacturing or coatings environments.
• Strong understanding of paint preparation, mixing, application and finishing to coating specs.
• Experience coordinating work or supervising a team with leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of two wet paint booths, prioritising to production schedules and deadlines.
• Hands-on painting and technical support as needed.
• Ensure correct prep, paint systems, colours, finishes and application techniques.
• Check quality throughout process, address defects and rework.
• Organise and support paint operatives, developing the team as production grows.
• Maintain safe, tidy working areas following H&S and COSHH.
• Monitor paint and consumable usage to reduce waste.
• Ensure equipment is used correctly and maintained.
• Complete and oversee production, quality and inspection records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues and keep jobs moving.

Skills

Team leadership

Painting expertise

COSHH compliance

Project coordination

Tools

Industrial spray equipment

Paint booth operations

Job description

Northpoint is seeking a hands-on Paint Shop Manager to oversee two industrial wet paint booths at the Dukinfield facility. You will lead and develop a team as production increases, coordinating workloads with production, quality and management to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role is permanent, full-time, with day shifts and typical early start hours. The successful candidate will bring practical wet paint experience and leadership potential, progressing as the operation