Paint Team Leader PM

Rehlko; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days of Annual Leave

Private healthcare

Career progression opportunities

Death in Service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a proactive Lead Painter (Paint Prep) to drive the Paint Prep team, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to safety and ISO9001 standards. You will set weekly goals, monitor progress, and coordinate with the Production Team to maintain smooth workflow.

The role requires experience in paint preparation and strong leadership, with daily shifts from 6am–2pm or 2pm–10pm and a 15% shift allowance. A competitive hourly rate and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint preparation, spraying, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to production demands.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and procedures.
• Hours – Days 6am till 2pm / Afternoons 2pm till 10pm (15% shift allowance).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the Paint Prep team, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.
• Set and monitor weekly objectives, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to Wiltech’s high standards.
• Oversee and participate in all aspects of paint preparation, including cleaning, sealing, priming, masking, colour matching, and quality inspection.
• Ensure team members adhere to ISO9001 policies and safety standards.
• Provide expert advice on material and tooling requirements, ensuring the team is fully equipped for each task.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback to improve team productivity.
• Maintain accurate records, including timesheets, holiday requests, and attendance tracking.
• Communicate with the Production Team and other Team Leaders to resolve any issues and maintain an efficient production flow.

Skills

Leadership

Paint preparation

Team management

Quality focus

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

ISO9001 compliance

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the Paint Prep team, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.
• Set and monitor weekly objectives, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to Wiltech’s high standards.
• Oversee and participate in all aspects of paint preparation, including cleaning, sealing, priming, masking, colour matching, and quality inspection.
• Ensure team members adhere to ISO9001 policies and safety standards.
• Provide expert advice on material and tooling requirements, ensuring the team is fully equipped for each task.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback to improve team productivity.
• Maintain accurate records, including timesheets, holiday requests, and attendance tracking.
• Communicate with the Production Team and other Team Leaders to resolve any issues and maintain an efficient production flow.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in paint preparation, spraying, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to production demands.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and procedures.
• Hours – Days 6am till 2pm / Afternoons 2pm till 10pm (15% shift allowance).

Why Join Wiltech?

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities.
• Leadership role with career growth potential.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team and management structure.

What We Offer

• 25 Days of Annual Leave in addition to bank holidays.
• Private healthcare coverage.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

• Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
• Trust – Go farther together
• Pace – Focus to go faster
• Excellence – Find the win every day