Paint Technician

Tech Connect Group; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Connect Group is recruiting Paint Sprayers for an automotive manufacturer in Pontypool. Contract role within Operations & Logistics handling painting and refinishing of parts with HVLP gear.

Shifts rotate: Early, Lates, Nights. Inside IR35. PAYE rates available. Contract runs until June 2027 with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI refinishing automotive industry qualification or time served with relevant experience.
• Proven ability to apply and finish automotive paints to required standards.
• Experience with spray painting, curing, and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Paint and refinish automotive parts using HVLP equipment to high standards.
• Mix paints per specifications and ensure colour matching accuracy.
• Operate low-bake ovens and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Uphold health and safety and COSHH compliance in the workspace.
• Maintain housekeeping and manage stock flow to the paint area.
• Document processes as required by build instructions.

Skills

Paint application techniques

Paint colour matching

HVLP spray equipment

PPE experience

Ovens/drying techniques

Read/interpret technical instructions

Quality/conformance & CI

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI refinishing automotive industry

Tools

Basic tools & equipment usage

Job description

• Contract- Inside IR35, running until June 2027 - potential extensions beyond.
• PAYE rates also available.
• Shift: 3 rotating shift: Early - 6am -2pm, Lates 2pm -10pm, Nights - 10pm -6am

Role Overview

On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of contract Paint Sprayers to join their team in Pontypool. The Paint Sprayer role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment.

Key Activities

• Applying "wet on wet" and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements.
• Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no surfacing issues.
• Apply paint to surfaces utilising your expertise on the spray guns.
• Be proficient in using low-bake ovens and responsible for their upkeep and cleanliness.
• Take responsibility for assessing the quality of products produced within your area through management of and compliance with quality systems.
• Identify issues with under or over-prepped parts.
• Identifying and fixing defects in a timely and proficient manner. This may include the application and use of polishing tools.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and hygiene are always maintained.
• Ensure the effective supply and movement of parts/products to and from the section, monitoring stock levels and COSHH adherence.
• To complete any process documentation as required in line with the build instructions.
• Proactively identify potential roadblocks, working to present solutions to overcome them and working with your team to prevent recurrence and implement permanent preventative actions.
• Complying with health and safety regulations in your area at all times.
• Support the escalation of any serious issues to the appropriate level of management as required.

Skills & Experience

• Uphold an upbeat "can do" attitude, have a proactive and positive approach, with a desire to succeed both personally and for the business.
• Qualified in City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI refinishing automotive industry or be time served with demonstrable exposure to an environment with a similar product finish.
• Good knowledge of paint application techniques.
• Ability to mix and match different paint colours accurately.
• Ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment.
• Experience with safe work practices including the use of proper PPE.
• Experience of ovens use and other drying techniques, including curing temperatures and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, as required.
• A good understanding of health, safety processes and fire awareness is essential.
• A good understanding of quality conformance requirements and continuous improvement.
• Be able to work under pressure and prioritise own workload as required.