Paint Shop Operative

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Paint Shop Operator in Leamington Spa for a temporary ongoing assignment. You will support the movement of components through a production paint line, handling loading, unloading, and inspection to maintain production flow and quality.

Duties include loading/unloading, preparing parts for painting, inspecting coats, identifying nonconforming components, and maintaining 5S standards while following PPE and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Must follow established production processes and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting components for cleanliness and coating quality.
• Ability to prepare and position components correctly for painting.
• Commitment to PPE, handling and quality documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload components from the paint line, maintaining steady flow and minimising stoppages.
• Prepare parts before painting, ensuring correct orientation and appropriate hanging or racking.
• Inspect components before and after painting for cleanliness, coating coverage, defects and damage.
• Identify and remove nonconforming components, escalating quality concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all PPE and quality documentation requirements and work instructions.

Skills

Load/Unload components

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Follow processes

5S standards

Job description

Paint Shop Operator
Temporary ongoing assignment
Leamington Spa

Flexible working days and rotating shifts

Pay rates
Days - £15.13 per hour

Early and Late shifts - £16.86 per hour

Shifts
Days - #removed# Mon-Thurs and #removed# on Friday (20-minute break)

Shifts rotating fortnightly: #removed# Monday to Thursday and #removed# on Friday and 14.00 -22.00 Monday to Thursday and #removed# on Friday (20-minute break)

39 hrs per week + possible overtime
Our client is a leading international manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. We are seeking Paint Line Operatives to support the safe and efficient movement of components through a production paint line. The Paint Line Operative will be responsible for preparing, loading, unloading and inspecting parts while maintaining consistent production flow and required quality standards on a temporary, ongoing basis.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Paint Shop Operator:

• Safely load and unload components from the paint line, maintaining steady flow throughout and minimising production stoppages.
• Prepare parts before painting, ensuring correct orientation, spacing and appropriate racking or hanging.
• Inspect components before and after painting, checking for cleanliness, coating coverage, defects and damage.
• Identify and remove nonconforming components, escalating quality concerns promptly.
• Handle components carefully throughout the process to minimise the risk of damage or contamination.
• Monitor workflow and work closely with paint operators and material handlers to maintain first-in, first-out principles.
• Support production targets by identifying and helping to prevent bottlenecks within the paint line process.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all relevant work instructions relating to PPE, component handling and quality documentation.

The Ideal Paint Shop Operator:

• The Paint Line Operative must be able to follow established production processes and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting components for cleanliness, coating quality, defects and damage.
• Ability to prepare and position components correctly for the painting process.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining required quality and safety standards.
• Good awareness of production flow and the importance of minimising line stoppages.
• Careful approach to component handling to prevent contamination and damage.
• Ability to maintain appropriate 5S workplace standards.
• Commitment to following PPE, handling and quality documentation requirements.