Spray Painter I

Tait; West Stow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Paid annual leave 22 days

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT seeks a Spray Painter to prepare and spray metal products with industrial finishes. You will sand, degrease, prime, mix paints, and ensure quality finishes while maintaining safety and documentation in a manufacturing environment.

Join TAIT’s legacy of delivering world-class live experiences and contribute to projects across global locations with a focus on precision and finish quality.

Qualifications

• A good all-round education and numeracy skills.
• Experience with industrial paints and preparation is required.
• Health and safety compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray equipment to apply industrial finishes on metal products.
• Prepare units by sanding, degreasing and priming as required.
• Mix paints and monitor drying to achieve quality finishes.
• Record progress and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and meet production schedules.

Skills

Numeracy

Mechanical skills

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ or CSCS certification

Apprenticeship (time-served) desirable

Tools

Industrial paint equipment

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting‑edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose:

The Spray Painter is responsible for preparing and spraying a variety of metal products while following specifications for paint selection based on customer requirements. The role applies industrial paint finishes to metal products using spray equipment and other equipment, preparing components through sanding and degreasing, primers and paint colours, and completing finishing activities to achieve the required quality and appearance.

• Operate spray equip or other equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal products.
• Apply paint and primer to a variety of components using mixtures of primer and paint colours as specified by the customer.
• Prepare units for finishing by sanding, degreasing, and completing other preparation activities as required.
• Mix paint and other solutions, and monitor drying to ensure the desired result is achieved.
• Complete finishing activities using baking, polishing or other materials as required.
• Paint items by hand where necessary to meet product and customer requirements.
• Complete appropriate progress reports and documentation as required.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and follow company expectations for safe working practices.
• Manage time effectively to support project and production schedules.
• Maintain conscientious workmanship and high standards of finish quality.
• Keep work areas, spray equipment, tools, and materials clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate effectively with team members and escape issues that may affect quality, schedule, or safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A good all-around education.
• Good numeracy and mechanical skills, including understanding of numerical and mathematical calculations and data.
• Knowledge of industrial paint techniques and how to prepare units for paint.
• Experience using industrial paint equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective time and project management skills.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Conscientious workmanship with strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Time-served apprenticeship is desirable.
• NVQ or CSCS certification is desirable.
• Experience with stainless steel and/or aluminium would be advantageous.

Physical Demands:

The role may require standing for extended periods, working with spray equipment, preparing metal components, sanding, degreasing, polishing, and using appropriate personal protective equipment required for painting and finishing work.

Work conditions of the role are:

Work is performed in a manufacturing and paint shop environment. The role may involve exposure to paint materials, fumes, dust, noise, tools. equipment, and changing production priorities. All health and Safety procedures must be followed

• Must be able to work safely in a paint shop or manufacturing environment and follow all safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate PPE where required, including safety glasses, respiratory protection, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other PPE required by the location.
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

#LI-JH1

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.