Paint Sprayer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche manufacturing company is seeking a Paint Sprayer to join their team in Tameside. The ideal candidate will have experience in wood finishing, applying PU paint, and ensuring high-quality output in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, a modern workspace, and numerous employee benefits including generous annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fresh fruit and filtered water

Engaging social events

24 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wood finishing and operating in a spray shop environment.
• Familiarity with PU paint and its application.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for spraying, including thorough cleaning and sanding.
• Apply PU paint to kitchen components, ensuring even coverage.
• Conduct accurate quality checks on parts before and after painting.

Skills

Experience in wood finishing

Familiarity with PU paint

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent teamwork skills

Education

GCSE standard

Job description

Job Title: Paint Sprayer

Location: Tameside

Salary: 13.00 per hour (first 3 months), 13.50 per hour thereafter

Job Type: Full-time (early shift)

We are working with high-quality, niche manufacturing company specialising in MDF and timber products. The business is dedicated to maintaining tight lead times and delivering perfection in every project and are now looking for a paint sprayer with experience of working with wood to join them in their period of growth

This role involves prepping and spraying wood and MDF kitchen components

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work in a fast-paced manual environment, ensuring high-quality output.
• Conduct accurate quality checks on parts before and after painting.
• Prepare parts for spraying, including thorough cleaning and sanding.
• Apply PU paint to kitchen components, ensuring even coverage and finish.
• Mix paints according to specifications to achieve desired colours and consistencies.
• Perform quality control checks during and after the spraying process to ensure the finish meets the required standards.
• Maintain a clean and orderly spray booth area, including changing filters and general upkeep.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in wood finishing and operating in a spray shop environment.
• Familiarity with PU paint and its application.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changes in product lines.
• Educated to at least GCSE standard.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Modern, clean, and spacious working environment.
• Fresh fruit and filtered water provided to promote healthy living.
• Communal staff break area.
• Staff discounts on business products.
• Engaging social events and a wellness plan.
• 24 days annual leave plus standard bank holidays, with additional days from your 5th and 10th year of service.
• Staff saving scheme.