Paint Sprayer - Wernick Hire

Wernick Group Limited; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wernick Hire is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer to join our production team. You will apply one-coat paint systems to modular units and prepare surfaces for finishing.

In a fast-paced environment, you will maintain high-quality finishes, meet production targets, and uphold health and safety standards. We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paint sprayer in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Confident in spraying one-coat paint systems.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy manufacturing facility.
• Strong customer focus and pride in delivering quality finishes.
• Desirable experience sealing joints with flexible sealers.
• Health and safety conscious and methodical in approach.

Responsibilities

• Apply one-coat paint systems to steel modular units.
• Prepare units for spray (cleaning, masking, surface prep).
• Seal joints with flexible sealers to ensure weather resistance and finish quality.
• Ensure paint finishes are durable and meet specifications.
• Maintain a tidy, detail‑oriented workspace and meet production targets.
• Operate spray equipment safely and perform basic maintenance as required.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Paint spraying experience

One-coat paint systems

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Customer focus

Health and safety aware

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as a Paint Sprayer at Wernick Hire!

Wernick Hire, the UK’s largest and longest-standing provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a skilled Paint Sprayer to be a key player in our thriving depot!

About Us: Since 1934, Wernick Hire has been a proud, family-run company with a rich history of growth and innovation. Celebrating 90 years of successful trading, we've doubled our profits in the last five years alone. Our success is fueled by the enthusiasm, vision, and genuine can-do spirit of our team members. Join us and be part of a company where your skills and dedication are truly valued!

About The Role

As a Paint Sprayer, you will play a key role in the finishing of our modular units, ensuring all products meet our high standards of quality, durability and appearance. You will be working in a fast-paced production environment where attention to detail and pride in workmanship are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Confidently applying one-coat paint systems to steel modular units
• Preparing units for spray, including cleaning, masking and surface preparation
• Sealing joints using flexible sealers to ensure a high-quality finish and weather resistance
• Ensuring paint finishes are consistent, durable and meet specification
• Maintaining a clean eye for detail to achieve a professional finish on every unit
• Working efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines
• Operating spray equipment safely and carrying out basic maintenance as required
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures at all times
• Maintaining a tidy and organised work area
• Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth production flow

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a paint sprayer, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Confident in spraying one-coat paint systems
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy manufacturing facility
• Strong customer focus, understanding the importance of delivering a high-quality finished product
• Experience sealing joints with flexible sealers (desirable)
• Health and safety conscious, with a responsible and methodical approach to work
• Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Annual Salary review – takes place each January
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month awards
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle to work scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.

If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Required Criteria

• Proven experience as a paint sprayer, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Confident in spraying one-coat paint systems
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy manufacturing facility
• Strong customer focus, understanding the importance of delivering a high-quality finished product
• Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Desired Criteria

• Experience sealing joints with flexible sealers

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands‑on experience as you become a member of our team.

Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Company Benefits

Your Future with the Wernick Group

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise, Profit Share, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

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