Senior Rail Paint Sprayer & Team Leader

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) seeks a Senior Paint Sprayer for its Newport manufacturing team. The role is hands‑on and leadership focused, delivering high‑quality paint finishes on trains and trams while developing the painting team.

You will oversee end‑to‑end painting, uphold CAF standards for safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. This on‑site position emphasizes strong teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial paint spraying, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team to deliver high‑quality finishes.
• Knowledge of stock control and materials management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality spray painting on trains and trams, ensuring standards and specs are met.
• Lead and support a team of Paint Sprayers with coaching and training.
• Manage painting activities from prep to final finish, ensuring processes are followed.
• Oversee paint stores, including materials management, stock control and ordering.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure all work meets CAF standards.
• Collaborate with Production Managers to deliver projects safely, on time and to budget.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure PPE compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Industrial paint spraying

Team leadership

Stock control

Quality & safety

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Job description

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) seeks a Senior Paint Sprayer for its Newport manufacturing team. The role is hands‑on and leadership focused, delivering high‑quality paint finishes on trains and trams while developing the painting team.

You will oversee end‑to‑end painting, uphold CAF standards for safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. This on‑site position emphasizes strong teamwork and adherence to procedures.