Spray Painter

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Spray Painter to join a well-established fabrication company in Newark, NG24. The role focuses on surface preparation, painting and powder coating with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality finishes in a busy workshop.

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, you will prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and assist with assembly while maintaining safety and organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven spray painting experience in fabrication or industrial settings.
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality.
• Forklift licence is preferred.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for painting and prime to specified thickness.
• Apply paint and powder coatings and top coats as required.
• Remove rust and scale by sanding/grinding; degrease and wash products.
• Inform Quality Control of any major non-conformance; inspect items during preparation.
• Maintain workspace to a high standard and ensure extraction systems are clean.
• Transport products using lifting equipment; attend training courses as required.

Skills

Spray painting experience

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

PPE compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

A Spray Painter is required to join a well-established fabrication company in Newark, NG24, on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the successful candidate will work within a busy workshop team, taking responsibility for the preparation and finishing of a range of products. Key duties will involve surface preparation, the application of paint and powder coatings, and ensuring a high-quality finish that meets company standards. The role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. Candidates should possess proven spray painting skills, ideally within a fabrication or industrial setting, and demonstrate a strong attention to detail. A commitment to maintaining a safe and organised working environment is essential. An excellent opportunity for an experienced Spray Painter to join a well-established company based in Newark. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience. Location: Newark, NG24.

About The Company:

Since being established in 1984, they have grown to become the UK’s market leading gate and barrier company and has cemented a legacy that is synonymous with quality, reliability and service. The company ethos has always been to put the client first. Engaging with their clients and using their wealth of employee experience and expertise to deliver a first-class product every time.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the post holder will be working as part of a team in a busy Fabrication workshop. You will be responsible for preparation and painting, as well assisting with assembly.

Spray Painter - Job duties

• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as issued, at all times.
• Working to strict deadlines to achieve flawless results.
• Working closely with your team, the contractor and other trades onsite.
• Following health and safety protocol at all times
• Inspection of products during preparation for any defects, e.g. welds, damage etc.
• To inform Quality Control of any major non-conformance.
• Preparing all items for painting.
• Remove rust and scale by sanding /grinding.
• Degreasing and washing products.
• Prime products to specified thickness.
• Remove any contaminants between coats.
• Prepare Primed surfaces in readiness for Top coating.
• Top Coat as per Contract or other specified requirement to correct thickness.
• Inspect for any defect or sub-standard finish and rectify as required.
• Maintain workspace to a 5-star standard.
• Ensure all extraction systems and filters are cleaned/replaced as necessary.
• Ensuring the use of correct storing procedures for all materials are adhered to at all times.
• Booking out equipment from the Stores.
• Assembling Traffic Barriers and Gates both at head office and on site.
• Touch ups as required after assembling and prior to dispatch.
• Transport products using the Company Fork Lift Truck and overhead lifting equipment.
• Attend Training Courses as required.
• Any other reasonable tasks.

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors

• Proven experience working within a similar role
• Previous experience in the use of 2-pack paints is essential
• Forklift Licence
• Able to use a range of hand tools
• Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload
• A solid understanding of health and safety legislation
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Reliable & professional
• Organised, able to prioritise work

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.