Paint Sprayer and Prepper

Dennis Eagle UK; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Employee support services

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

My Benefits platform

Free mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle UK in Blackpool invites applications for a Paint Sprayer and Prepper. This hands-on role covers preparation, priming, base coats and finishing with a focus on quality and safety in a busy paint shop.

You'll join a skilled team, work to production targets, and benefit from an explicit training path during transition of a project to Blackpool. Competitive hourly rate of £18.43 ph DOE and 37 hours per week, with flexible/hybrid options where possible.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in vehicle paint spraying or prep in manufacturing.
• Experience with surface preparation, masking, sanding and paint application.
• A good understanding of quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality work.
• Ability to follow work instructions and meet production targets.
• Flexible, positive team player with good reliability.
• Willingness to learn and support different paint shop activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle components and surfaces for painting.
• Carry out shot blasting and surface preparation.
• Repair dents and imperfections prior to paint application.
• Apply primers, base coats and top coats.
• Mix paint to meet colour specifications.
• Inspect finished work and rectify defects.
• Maintain paint shop equipment and uphold safety.
• Work to production schedules and quality standards.
• Follow work instructions and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, collaborative environment.

Skills

Paint spraying experience

Surface preparation

Masking and sanding

Attention to detail

Quality and safety standards

Teamwork

Reliability

Automotive spray-painting equipment

Tools

Automotive spray-painting equipment

Job description

Role: Paint Sprayer and Prepper

Location: Blackpool, FY4 4NW

Hours: 37 hours per week | between 07:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday

Hourly rate: £18.43 ph DOE

Do you take pride in producing a high-quality finish and enjoy seeing a job transformed from preparation through to the final coat? We're looking for a Paint Sprayer and Prepper to join our growing Paint team in Blackpool. Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll play a key role in preparing, painting and finishing vehicle components to the highest standards, ensuring every product leaves the paint shop looking its best and ready for service. The role includes all aspects of surface preparation, shot blasting and paint application, with a strong focus on quality, safety and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing vehicle components and surfaces for painting, including sanding, filling, masking and cleaning
• Carrying out shot blasting and surface preparation activities
• Repairing dents and imperfections prior to paint application
• Applying primers, base coats and top coats using automotive spray-painting equipment
• Mixing paint accurately to meet colour specifications
• Inspecting completed work and rectifying any paint defects where required
• Maintaining paint shop equipment and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
• Working to production schedules while maintaining high quality standards
• Following work instructions and supporting continuous improvement across the paint department
• Contributing to a safe, organised and collaborative working environment

Be part of something new

We're investing in the future of our Blackpool operation and are looking for people who want to be part of that journey.

We'll be relocating manufacture of our BETA bin lift from Warwick to Blackpool at the end of 2026, creating an exciting opportunity to join the team during this transition. To help you build the skills and knowledge needed for success, during your first three months, training will take place between our Warwick and Blackpool manufacturing locations, working alongside our experienced production team in Warwick before returning to Blackpool as the project progresses.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a significant manufacturing expansion and help shape the future of production at our Blackpool site.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in vehicle paint spraying, paint preparation or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience with surface preparation, masking, sanding and paint application techniques
• A good understanding of quality standards and health and safety requirements
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• The ability to follow work instructions and work effectively to production targets
• A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to work as part of a team
• Good reliability, attendance and timekeeping
• A willingness to learn and support different activities within the paint shop

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact and take pride in the quality of your work, we'd love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.