Precision Paint Prep Technician

Gi Group; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking a Paint Prep / Parts Preparation Technician in Ruislip, London to prepare parts for painting, cleaning, masking and staging to meet quality standards. You will follow instructions, inspect surfaces and perform minor repairs while working with hand and power tools in a busy workshop.

You'll stand for long periods, handle metal parts and maintain a clean workspace, with a Monday to Friday schedule and an hourly pay rate of £13.60.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/metal preparation/painting/finishing experience preferred.
• Able to read and follow basic work instructions and production drawings.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Good attention to detail and able to spot surface defects.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable with repetitive physical tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Willing to learn company-specific processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and manufactured parts for painting, coating, or finishing.
• Clean, degrease, sand, grind, scuff and prepare surfaces as required.
• Remove dirt, oil, grease, rust, scale, burrs and other contaminants.
• Mask and plug areas that must not receive paint/coating.
• Inspect parts for defects, surface imperfections and damage prior to painting.
• Carry out minor surface repairs/corrections as needed.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications and production schedules.
• Stage and identify parts for the paint department.
• Load/unload, rack, hang or position parts for processing.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, sanders, grinders and prep equipment safely.
• Complete quality checks before parts move to the next operation.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and meet housekeeping standards.
• Communicate any issues with parts, equipment or requirements to supervisors/quality.

Skills

Metal preparation

Painting/finishing experience

Read work instructions

Hand and power tool use

Detail oriented

Job description

Gi Group is seeking a Paint Prep / Parts Preparation Technician in Ruislip, London to prepare parts for painting, cleaning, masking and staging to meet quality standards. You will follow instructions, inspect surfaces and perform minor repairs while working with hand and power tools in a busy workshop.

You'll stand for long periods, handle metal parts and maintain a clean workspace, with a Monday to Friday schedule and an hourly pay rate of £13.60.