Paint Sprayer-Job ID: SF43644

Police Life; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle engineering company in the UK is seeking a Paint Sprayer to prepare and paint vehicles in a busy shop environment. Candidates must have NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience and previous management experience in automotive production. This role requires SC security clearance, offering competitive benefits including training and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ level 2 or possess proven automotive/engineering experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced automotive/production environment is required.
• Ability to lead groups of people is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint vehicles using water based and two-pack paint systems.
• Work on an average of 2-4 cars a day in a busy paint shop.

Skills

NVQ level 2 or proven automotive/engineering experience

Experience in management within a fast paced Automotive/Production Environment

Experience of leading groups of people

Ability to obtain SC security clearance

Job description

Location fixed– This role can be delivered from Walsall and is required to be on site at all times.

At Babcock, we’re creating a safe and secure world, together – and you can play your part. As a Paint Sprayer within Vehicle Engineering team you’ll be part of an international company that’s continually innovating. Our aspirations are big – and you’ll help make them possible.

Vehicle Engineering

Vehicle Engineering is a market-leading manufacturer and converter of armoured vehicles and products. Drawing on over 100 years’ experience, we supply and support deployed vehicles worldwide to customers including the police, fire and ambulance services, civil service, and military. Together, we deliver an end-to-end through-life methodology to supply our clients with specialist vehicle conversions.

The role

The difference our new Paint Sprayer will make day to day is that you’ll be preparing and painting vehicles using a mixture of water based and two-pack paint systems. You will work as part of a busy paint shop and work on an average of 2-4 cars a day.

• We will need you to hold a NVQ level 2 or have proven automotive / engineering experience
• You will need experience in management within a fast paced Automotive / Production Environment
• Experience of leading groups of people
• You must hold or have ability to obtain SC security clearance

What we offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Open to flexible working and alternative work patterns
• Opportunities for enhanced overtime
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 4.5% with life assurance
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay (up to 8 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay)
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing centre supporting physical, mental and financial well-being
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best

Babcock International

For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

Application Guidance

All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.