Production Operative (Metal)

Elmbridge Supplies Co UK Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmbridge Supplies is seeking a Paint Technician to join our operations team, ensuring paints are mixed correctly and orders meet high-quality standards. You will work alongside fellow Paint Technicians to deliver accurate colour matches and timely customer service.

Responsibilities include preparing coatings, updating colour libraries, filling aerosol cans, and coordinating dispatch while maintaining a clean, compliant workspace following 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Experience with spraying or coatings handling.
• Good colour matching skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mix paints for industrial coatings to meet high standards.
• Update colour recipes, libraries and samples.
• Fill aerosol cans for dispatch to customers.
• Plan, organise, coordinate and control the dispatch of finished goods.
• Maintain stock control of colourants and pigments.
• Keep mixing and laboratory area clean and 5S compliant.
• Conduct spraying out and testing of coated samples for customer presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Elmbridge Supplies are a leading supplier of joinery & wood coatings, industrial spray equipment, industrial coatings & accessories and engineering supplies.

We are recognised as a leader in the UK for industrial coatings, spray equipment & welding solutions and committed to providing high levels of customer satisfaction.

You will be joining a progressive company that is proud of its values:

• Make It Happen: Top spot on the podium is the only acceptable place, we find a way to deliver a satisfactory result every time.
• Quick Learners: Our learning is like a pit stop, working together to install training and knowledge, resulting in the best version of you quickly
• Team Players: We are a team with each person a valuable member of the Elmbridge crew and needed for your unique abilities
• Conscientious: We Strive for perfection in every task we undertake, "from lights out to chequered flag"

We are currently looking for a Paint Technician who takes pride in their work ensuring paints are mixed correctly and customers receive the correct order and receive the outstanding service that Elmbridge pride ourselves on delivering.

Overview of the role

Work within our operations facility alongside other Paint Technicians to complete customer orders quickly and to a high-quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix paints for industrial coatings, ensuring all formulations of preparation and colour matching are to the highest standard and meet customer requirements
• Ensure colour recipes, libraries and samples are updated and maintained
• Fill aerosol cans for despatch to customers
• Help plan, organise, coordinate and control the dispatch of finished goods
• Ensure stock control of colourants and special pigments is completed
• Maintain a clean and tidy mixing and laboratory area including tools, equipment, and machinery in line with the 5S principles.
• Conduct spraying out and testing of coated samples for presentation to customers

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in spraying or handling coatings
• Attention to detail in order to colour match the paints correctly
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team
• The ability to maintain high quality standards in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a manufacturing business using 5S principles is advantageous but not essential