WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
£14.70per hour + 1/3 shift allowance £19.60
Over time is time ½, time ½ and double time depending on when worked
Temp to perm role
Working hour week is 42 hours
Monday to Thursday – 8pm – 7am ( 4 x 10.5 hour shifts with 2 x 20 min breaks)
Newton Aycliffe location
Once perm, you gain 24 days’ holiday plus statutory
THE BUSINESS
Our client based in Newton Aycliffe is seeking to appoint a Paint Sprayer to work a permanent night shift Monday to Thursday – 8pm – 7am. This is a temp to perm role following a successful probation period.
The organisation has a strong local footprint in the Newton Aycliffe area and they are strategically placed with a good road network. The organisation has full in-house capabilities meaning they offer estimating, designing, detailing, specialist coats, installation and contract management. As a Welder specialising in Structural work, you will work in a state-of-the-art facility covering 90,000 sq. feet. The organisation also has a very healthy order book, they can offer role security and a chance to work on both local & national projects. They have also recently made a large £2.5M investment aimed at improving the automation of their site.
Our client supplies structural steel and fabricated parts to serve the construction trade in the formation of institutions such as schools, hospitals, universities and MOD contracts.
THE ROLE
Prepare structural steel surfaces for coating by blasting, grinding, sanding, cleaning, and masking as required
Apply protective and decorative coatings (e.g. primers, epoxies, intumescent and top coats) using airless, conventional, or HVLP spray equipment
Read and interpret paint specifications, coating systems, and job drawings
Mix paints and coatings to manufacturer specifications, ensuring correct ratios and viscosity
Operate and maintain spray painting equipment, including routine cleaning and basic fault checks
Monitor coating thickness and finish quality to meet project and QA requirements
Identify and rectify coating defects such as runs, dry spray, pinholing, or poor adhesion
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including safe handling of hazardous materials
Maintain a clean and organised work area, including paint booths and storage areas
Work collaboratively with blasters, fabricators, inspectors, and supervisors to meet production schedules
Complete required documentation, including paint records, batch numbers, and quality check forms
THE PERSON
Proven experience as a spray painter within structural steel, heavy engineering, or industrial coatings
Competent in applying primers, intermediate, and top coats using airless and conventional spray equipment
Strong knowledge of surface preparation methods (abrasive blasting, mechanical prep, cleaning, masking)
Ability to read and follow paint specifications, datasheets, and work instructions
Experience achieving specified dry film thickness (DFT) and finish quality
Ability to identify and correct common coating defects
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Amy Laidler or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group