Production/ Paint assistant

We are recruiting for a capable Spray-Painting assistant to work in our fast paced, progressive, growing company that designs and manufactures Diesel and Aviation Fuel Storage equipment at our manufacturing site in Heysham. We are a UK based business with a truly global Customer base. Due to the demand of our products we are in progress of a large scale expansion part of which is building a brand new 1600m2 paint facility and we need candidates to take on the challenge of a night shift then moving onto standard days when the new facility is operational.

About the role

As one of our paint spraying assistants, you will undertake paintwork preparation on a wide variety of our on-site manufactured products in both mild and stainless steel.

To be the right fit for this role, you should be familiar with surface prepping equipment such as hand sanders, grinders etc. You will also have a keen eye for detail and be capable of working to a high standard.

Additional training for paint prepping will be available to keen individuals who have no prepping experience but are enthusiastic to learn new skills.

Day-to-day duties & responsibilities

• Working as part of our paint shop team, follow and understand relevant instructions, and achieve the relevant work quality/quantity requirements
• Prepare, clean and mask off prior to paint application by the spray painters.
• Shot blasting work will be required.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Undertake daily housekeeping duties as instructed.
• Maintain the daily Health & Safety requirements of the company.

Preferred Skills

Ability to listen and understand instructions, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Health and Safety awareness within a workshop environment.

Ability to work flexible work patterns and welcomes overtime

Own transport will be required

IPAF and FLT experience will be advantageous

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.50-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus
• Safety bonus

Work Location: In person