Paint Spraying Technician

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking an experienced Paint Spraying Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will prepare, spray, and finish a range of components to meet customer specifications while upholding high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with conventional, HVLP, or air-assisted spray systems, keen eye for detail, and the ability to work with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Experience using spray painting equipment and finishing systems.
• Strong surface preparation knowledge.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Apply paint and coatings using conventional, HVLP, or air-assisted spray equipment.
• Mix paints and coatings to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Carry out touch-up work and rectify coating defects.
• Maintain spray booths, guns, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Monitor paint usage and minimise waste.
• Follow production schedules to meet daily output targets.
• Complete quality inspection records and production documentation.
• Adhere to health & safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and compliant with housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Spray equipment

HVLP spray

Conventional spray

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Paint Spraying Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes on manufactured components.

Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for preparing, spraying, and finishing a variety of products to customer specifications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities - Paint Spraying Technician

• Prepare components for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Apply paint and coatings using conventional, HVLP, or air-assisted spray equipment.
• Mix paints and coatings accurately to manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Carry out touch-up work and rectify any coating defects where required.
• Maintain spray booths, guns, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Monitor paint usage and minimise waste.
• Follow production schedules to meet daily output targets.
• Complete quality inspection records and production documentation.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
• Keep the work area clean, organised, and compliant with housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer, Industrial Paint Sprayer, or Paint Spraying Technician within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience using spray painting equipment and finishing systems.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques.
• Ability to identify and correct paint defects.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible approach to overtime and shift work where required