Senior Spray Painter / Coatings Technician

JC Portable Site Accommodation Ltd.; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full corporate workwear

Top-quality tools

High-end PPE

Free parking on-site

21 days annual leave

Company pension

Job summary

JC Portable Site Accommodation Ltd. is seeking an experienced Spray Painter / Coatings Technician for our Chichester site. You will prepare, paint, and protective coat premium modular buildings using advanced 2K and polyurea systems.

The role requires at least 2 years in industrial coatings, NVQ 2/3 in coatings, and a full UK driving licence. Joining a committed team, you will work Mon-Fri with a 45-hour week and competitive salary (£35,100–£46,800) plus overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in industrial spray painting or protective coatings
• Experience applying two-pack (2K) coatings
• Experience applying polyurea coatings
• Full UK Driving Licence and health & safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation: cleaning, degreasing, sanding, grinding, masking of steel frameworks and components
• Mixing and applying primers and topcoats, 2K coatings and polyurea
• Operate and maintain spray equipment (airless, HVLP, conventional)
• Quality inspections and touch-ups per specs
• Stock and material management for coatings and consumables
• Collaborate with supervisors and other departments to meet production schedules
• Adhere to EHS procedures and wear PPE at all times

Skills

Industrial coatings

Two-pack coatings (2K)

Polyurea coatings

Health & Safety awareness

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Industrial Coatings

Tools

Airless spray systems

HVLP spray systems

Conventional spray systems

Job description

JC Portable Site Accommodation | Full time

Chichester, United Kingdom | Posted on 31/08/2026

About JCPSA: We're a Chester-based modular building manufacturer with a difference - we don't just assemble, we engineer from the ground up. Since 2010, we've built a reputation for creating premium, bespoke structures that last 25-40 years for clients including NHS, Mercedes, VW, Audi, and major property developers.

Our culture: Quality over profit. Founder Paul personally oversees every project, ensuring standards never slip. We tackle challenges others walk away from with our "nothing's impossible" approach. Small enough that you matter, large enough to deliver complex £1M+ projects.

Job Description

Reports to: Site Manager

Department: Site Operations

Salary: £35,100 – £46,800 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm, 45 hours per week (30 min lunch break)

About the Role

Are you an experienced Spray Painter / Coatings Technician who takes pride in delivering flawless, high-quality industrial finishes in line with customer specifications?

Join our growing team in Chichester, where you will be responsible for the preparation, painting and protective coating of our premium modular and portable buildings.

In this role, you will work with advanced industrial coatings -including two-pack (2K) and polyurea systems - transforming prepared steel structures into durable, customer-ready products. If you enjoy precision work and want to see the direct impact of your craftsmanship every day, this is the perfect move for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Cleaning, degreasing, sanding, grinding, and masking steel frameworks and modular building components to ensure perfect coating adhesion.
• Mixing & Application: Mixing and applying primers, topcoats, industrial two-pack (2K) coatings, and polyurea systems in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, achieving specified RAL colours and high cosmetic standards.
• Equipment Operation: Operating, cleaning, and performing routine maintenance on airless, HVLP, and conventional spray systems to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
• Quality Control & Touch-ups: Conducting ongoing quality inspections against company and customer specifications; identifying, recording, and reporting defects or coating failures, and carrying out repairs or re-finishing work where required.
• Stock & Material Management: Safely storing paints, coatings, tools, and equipment after daily use, and maintaining adequate stock levels of consumables to support production requirements.
• Teamwork & Schedule: Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to plan and prioritize workloads, meet production schedules, and support other departments where trained and authorized.
• Safety, Environment & Housekeeping: Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workstation at all times; participating in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and mandatory training; and strictly complying with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures, including the correct use of PPE and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in industrial spray painting or protective coatings
• Proven experience applying two-pack (2K) industrial coatings
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Industrial Coatings, Vehicle Refinishing or equivalent.
• Experience applying polyurea coatings
• Experience spraying structural steelwork, modular buildings or fabricated steel componentsExcellent knowledge of surface preparation techniques
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality finishes
• Good understanding of coating specifications and RAL colour systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements relating to industrial painting and hazardous substances
• Willingness to work away from home when required for site installations
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• IPAF and/or PASMA certification
• Experience working within the modular construction or structural steel industries
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

You are

• A quality-driven professional with a sharp eye for detail who naturally looks for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and step up productivity. You take pride in minimizing waste and keeping operational costs down, ensuring every modular building leaves the yard finished to the highest standard.
• A reliable, independent worker and a true team player who communicates clearly, handles the necessary paperwork or measurements with ease, and brings a positive, collaborative attitude to the wider production team. You show the flexibility needed to adapt to changing business needs and support your colleagues.

Why join the JCPSA team?

• Good pay: competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus overtime opportunities (Monday-Saturday)
• Gear provided: full corporate workwear, top-quality tools, and high-end PPE
• Our yard setup: a free parking on-site; a dynamic yard with specialized, well-lit modular workstations. You’ll be moving between indoor fabrication and the outdoor yard, working with a supportive, down-to-earth management team.
• Time for yourself: 21 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Stability you can count on: Company Pension Scheme and a secure, long-term role within a steadily growing business
• Family & wellbeing: enhanced maternity/paternity benefits (subject to qualifying period) to look after you and your family; access to the sauna on the yard.
• Skills development: ongoing training and professional development to keep your qualifications sharp
• Work opportunities: building a wide range of innovative, high-quality modular building projects

Health & Safety

We treat Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems seriously, having ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45000 certification. We are looking for professional team members who naturally respect workshop and construction sites rules, follow procedures, commit to continuous improvement, and look out for their colleagues.

*JCPSA is an equal opportunities employer