Paint Sprayer Team Lead

Holt Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Paint Shop Team Leader to oversee operations in the paint shop. The role includes managing a team, ensuring quality and efficiency, and promoting lean practices. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to influence performance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a paint shop or manufacturing team.
• Strong understanding of wet and powder coating processes.
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturing/engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day operations across the paint shop.
• Managing and developing a team including appraisals and training.
• Driving production efficiency and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Job description

Are you an experienced team leader in a paint shop environment looking for your next challenge? Were partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business that is renowned for its innovation, quality, and supportive culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to step into a key leadership role where youll play a vital part in shaping the performance of the paint shop departmentmanaging workflow, motivating your team, and driving continuous improvement through lean principles.

What Youll Be Doing as a Paint Shop Team Leader:

- Leading day-to-day operations across the paint shop.
- Managing and developing a team including appraisals, training plans, and workload planning.
- Driving quality, production efficiency and safety standards.
- Maintaining inventory levels and managing departmental budget.
- Promoting lean practices and 7S housekeeping across the workshop.
- Communicating production priorities clearly and effectively across your team.
- Monitoring paint shelf life and ensuring equipment and materials are used efficiently.

What Were Looking For in a paint shop Team Leader:

- Previous experience leading a paint shop or manufacturing team.
- Strong understanding of wet and powder coating processes.
- Excellent communication and people management skills.
- Passion for continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
- Hands-on experience working with manufacturing/engineering teams.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic department and make a real difference within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Apply today by sending your CV to [e-mail]
Or call Ian directly on 07734 406996