Senior Paint Sprayer

Morson Edge; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Newport, Wales, is seeking a Senior Paint Sprayer to oversee the painting process on trains and trams, combining hands-on spraying with team leadership. The role emphasizes compliance with special process standards and quality requirements, while driving efficiency and cost control.

You will manage the painting team and paint stores, ensure 5S practices, and coordinate with production to align schedules across projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of paint spraying, including senior or supervisory roles.
• Extensive knowledge of electrostatic, air-assisted and HVLP systems.
• Strong understanding of painting materials, techniques and surface prep.
• Experience managing stock levels and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of compliance standards in line with special process requirements.
• Proven ability to lead a team, mentor staff and ensure high performance.
• Experience implementing 5S and continuous improvement.
• Rail industry or similar industrial setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality spray-painting work on trains and trams per specs.
• Lead a team of paint sprayers; mentor and train staff.
• Oversee end-to-end painting processes and 5S implementation.
• Manage paint stores, stock levels and procurement coordination.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and PPE policy.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to align painting schedules.
• Identify process improvements to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

Team leadership

5S principles

Problem solving

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Rail industry experience

Paint spraying

Mentoring staff

Tools

Electrostatic spray

HVLP systems

Air-assisted spray

Job description

Senior Paint Sprayer

Location: NEWPORT

Contract

Inside IR35

£19.83 PAYE

Job Summary

The Senior Paint Sprayer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the painting process at Newport, ensuring that all painting tasks meet special process requirements and high standards of quality. This role includes a combination of hands‑on painting work and leadership responsibilities, managing both the painting team and the paint stores. The Senior Paint Sprayer will play a critical role in optimising the painting process, reducing costs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out high‑quality spray‑painting work on trains and trams, ensuring all surfaces meet the required standards in line with special process and customer specifications.
• Lead a team of paint sprayers, providing guidance and oversight to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. This includes mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring proper training and skill development.
• Oversee the painting process from start to finish, ensuring that all procedures are followed. Implement and maintain 5S practices (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) to ensure an organised and efficient work environment.
• Manage the paint stores, including ordering materials, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring paints are stored under the correct conditions. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure materials are sourced efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Ensure all work adheres to special process standards, with strict compliance to quality control measures. Conduct regular inspections to ensure that the paint application is free from defects and meets quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and Team Leaders to ensure that painting schedules are aligned with project timelines. Contribute to planning efforts to ensure that paint resources are utilised efficiently across multiple projects.
• Ensure all painting tasks are conducted in line with health and safety regulations, minimising risk and maintaining a safe working environment for the entire team. Ensure that PPE is worn and maintained according to company policy.
• Lead initiatives to improve the painting process, reduce material waste, and enhance overall efficiency. This includes engaging in problem‑solving using techniques such as the 5 Whys and Fishbone (root cause analysis) to identify and resolve issues.

Record keeping

• Ensure accurate records are completed and maintained in accordance with procedures in place, and work in progress is communicated to Line Managers and team members.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure that all work carried out is compliant with health, safety and environmental legislation and Company policies and procedures.

Quality

• Ensure all work carried out is compliant with Company quality management systems/policies and procedures.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure, where relevant, product meets quality and safety standards

General

• Is pro‑active in the role and identifies improved ways of supporting the Company in managing its objectives.
• Participate as and when required in team and one‑to‑one meetings and undertake training (job specific, health & safety, environmental) relevant to the role.
• Keep up to date with developments within the Company and other sector wide practices that influence the day‑to‑day activities within the role, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and any other relevant external/internal factors, for example, Company policies and procedures, Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental.
• Ensure, in the course of employment, complete confidentiality is maintained in respect of the Company, its dealings, transactions, and all other information relating to clients/ customers and staff.
• Promote the Company by whatever means are appropriate and available so as to ensure a positive image to customers/clients.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Company's values, and its aims and objectives, and the implementation of its Equal Opportunities policy in the workplace.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with your level and competence, which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post. I acknowledge receipt and confirm my understanding and acceptance of the responsibilities specified in my Job Description.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Desirable

• Significant experience of paint spraying, including experience in a senior or supervisory role, ideally in an industrial or automotive setting.
• Extensive knowledge of various spray‑painting techniques and equipment, including electrostatic, air‑assisted, and HVLP systems.
• Strong understanding of painting materials, techniques, and surface preparation requirements.
• Experience managing stock levels and material procurement processes.
• Knowledge of compliance standards in line with special process requirements and experience working within a highly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and ensure high levels of performance.
• Experience implementing and maintaining 5S principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to use problem‑solving tools such as Fishbone Diagrams and 5 Whys to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and ensure efficient use of resources and materials.
• In‑depth knowledge of health and safety regulations related to industrial painting processes, with experience ensuring compliance within the workplace.
• Previous experience in the rail industry or similar industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of Cheli (or similar quality management systems) to monitor and validate painting quality and compliance.
• Experience with electrostatic painting processes and other advanced painting techniques