Paint Shop Preparation Technician

X-Cel Superturn Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced paint shop prep technician/shotblaster to join their dynamic team. This permanent, full-time position involves preparing machined components for painting while ensuring adherence to quality standards. The successful candidate will work in a modern, clean environment with a commitment to safety and quality. With a dual shift schedule, this role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a range of benefits, including a profit-sharing bonus scheme and enhanced pension contributions. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay grading system

32 days holiday

Onsite parking

Profit sharing bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous shotblasting experience is essential for this role.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machined components for painting/coating to meet quality standards.
• Adhere to strict Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures.

Skills

Shotblasting experience

Surface preparation

Health and Safety compliance

Mechanical blasting

Chemical processes

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

Overhead lifting equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Experienced paint shop prep technician/shotblaster required to join paint shop team.

The X-Cel Group, consisting of X-Cel Superturn, Colson X-Cel and Vector X-Cel are manufacturers of high specification component parts and assemblies, with HQ based in the national hub of engineering expertise – the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) S60 5FS, and at Bessemer Way, S60 1FB.

The successful applicant will be based at Vector House, S60 1FB – close to M1 junction 34.

This is a permanent, full time role to suit an experienced Shotblaster/Paint Shop Labourer, required to effectively prepare machined components in order for them to be painted/coated to meet required quality standards.
Duties and responsibilities include:

1. Surface preparation of products to be coated using mechanical blasting and chemical processes.
2. Handling high value parts in a safe and careful manner (weighing up to 7 tonnes) with the use of overhead lifting equipment.
3. Commitment to consistently producing a quality product including inspecting and recording accurate and auditable information.
4. Adhere to strict Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures and legislation.

Our successful candidate must have:

1. Previous shotblasting experience.
2. Strong work ethic & ‘will do’ attitude.
3. Desire to learn.
4. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Core hours of work:

This is a Dual Shift position, whereby the job holder will work Day & PM shift on a weekly recurring basis –
Day shift: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:00, Friday 07:00-12:00 (39 hours per week)
PM shift: Monday to Thursday 16:00-02:30 (40 hours per week).

Benefits:

1. Competitive pay grading system with weekly pay & regular overtime.
2. 32 days holiday including statutory holidays.
3. Modern, clean and safe working environment with onsite parking.
4. Profit sharing bonus scheme.
5. Enhanced pension contribution.
6. PPE provided.

Enquiries in confidence are welcome. Applications to [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close or extend the advert dependent on application numbers, therefore we urge any interested applicants to apply at the earliest convenience.