Process Lead, Paint

TAIT; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme with owner?

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan (coverin

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Process Lead - Paint within its Manufacturing Department to steer daily paint operations, maintaining safety, workflow, and quality across projects. You will guide a small team, interpret drawings and finish specs, and coordinate with design, fabrication, and project management to meet schedules.

Your role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail, and hands-on experience with industrial paint processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with safety

Qualifications

• A good all-around general education.
• Good numeracy and mechanical skills, including understanding of numerical and mathematical calculations and data.
• Significant knowledge of industrial paint techniques and how to prepare units for paint.
• Experience using industrial paint equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Conscientious workmanship with strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Time-served apprenticeship is desirable.
• NVQ or CSCS certification is desirable.
• Experience with stainless steel and/or aluminium would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small paint team to complete projects safely, efficiently, and to required quality.
• Organize and manage daily paint workflow to ensure understanding of duties and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance on paint preparation, coating application, finishing, masking, touch-ups, and rework.
• Share paint process knowledge to support department development and training.
• Read and apply drawings, finish specs, color callouts, coating requirements, and project docs.
• Support quality control by inspecting work and coordinating rework.
• Maintain awareness of schedules, deadlines, and paint priorities; raise delivery risks.
• Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, project management, design to clarify finish requirements.
• Independently complete complex paint projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage paint materials, coatings, consumables, and project documentation.
• Assign work to the team based on project needs and skills.
• Ensure labeling, masking, protection, and identification are followed.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of paint equipment, spray systems, booths, and areas.
• Initiate improvements to methods, reduce rework, increase efficiency.
• Communicate regularly with management on status and needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint workspace.
• Accurately capture labor hours and material usage in Epicor or required systems.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE standards.
• Attend meetings and training to enhance skills.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Mechanical skills

Industrial paint techniques

Time management

Safety adherence

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

NVQ or CSCS certification desirable

General education

Time-served apprenticeship desirable

Tools

Industrial paint equipment

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

As a Process Lead - Paint within the Manufacturing Department, your primary responsibility is to lead, coordinate, and support paint operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This role involves guiding the paint team through daily priorities, preparing and finishing components to specification, monitoring workflow, and helping resolve production issues that may impact schedule, quality or delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of paint personnel with varying skill levels to complete project goals safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Organize and manage daily paint workflow to ensure team members understand assigned duties, priorities, and delegated tasks.
• Provide technical guidance to team members on paint preparation, coating application, finishing requirements, masking, touch-ups, and rework activities.
• Share paint process knowledge and best practices with the team to support department development, consistency, and employee training.
• Read, understand, and apply relevant drawings, finish specifications, color callouts, coating requirements, and project documentation.
• Support quality control of painted elements by inspecting work, identifying defects or areas not meeting specification, and coordinating rework or escalation as needed.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules, deadlines, and paint priorities; raise concerns and recommend adjustments when delivery goals may be at risk.
• Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, project management, design, and other departments to clarify finish requirements, communicate progress, and resolve paint-related issues.
• Independently complete complex paint projects and finishing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Manage paint materials, coatings, consumables, project documentation, and supplies.
• Assign work to the team based on project needs, skills, and workload.
• Ensure product labeling, masking, protection, and identification requirements are accurately followed throughout the paint process.
• Perform required maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of paint equipment, spray systems, tools, booths, and related work areas.
• Take initiative to improve paint methods, reduce rework, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement within the department.
• Communicate regularly with management regarding project status, team performance, material needs, quality concerns, and schedule risks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint workspace, including proper storage and care of tools, materials, equipment, and finished parts.
• Accurately capture labor hours, material usage, and project activity in Epicor or other required business systems.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, paint area procedures, PPE requirements, hazardous material handling standards, and environmental controls.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required; participate in development programs to enhance technical and leadership skills.

Position Requirements

• A good all-around general education.
• Good numeracy and mechanical skills, including understanding of numerical and mathematical calculations and data.
• Significant knowledge of industrial paint techniques and how to prepare units for paint.
• Experience using industrial paint equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Conscientious workmanship with strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Time-served apprenticeship is desirable.
• NVQ or CSCS certification is desirable.
• Experience with stainless steel and/or aluminium would be advantageous.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move 15kg
• Must be able to carry 15kg
• Must be able to pull or push 15kg

Work Conditions of the Role

Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.