Paintshop Operative
Location Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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About the Role
As a Paintshop Operative at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Ballygawley, you will play a key role in preparing and finishing components for powder coating, ensuring products meet high standards of quality, durability, and appearance. Working within the coating shed, you will contribute to the smooth flow of production by preparing materials, supporting coating processes, and maintaining strong safety and quality standards. Your work directly supports operational efficiency and Sandvik’s purpose of advancing the world through engineering.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare components for powder coating, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation
2. Load, hang, and unload parts onto the powder coating line in sequence of production requirements
3. Receipt and track parts and paint kits using handheld scanning equipment
4. Carry out inspection of coated parts to ensure quality, finish, and specification standards are met
5. Maintain equipment, follow safe systems of work, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Qualifications & Skills
6. Previous experience in a manufacturing, paintshop, or industrial environment
7. Ability to operate hand tools and carry out mechanical preparation tasks
8. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality finishes
9. Good organisational skills and ability to work to production targets
10. Positive, reliable team player with strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
11. Knowledge of powder coating processes or industrial coating applications
12. Forklift license
13. Experience working in a fast‑paced production environment
14. Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement practices
Work Environment
15. On‑site role based in Ballygawley within a paintshop/coating shed
16. Standard working hours:Monday–Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pmFriday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
17. Work may involve fast‑paced production environments and meeting output targets
Company Description
Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is part of the global Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, and services for the crushing and screening industry. From our Ballygawley facility, we combine strong local manufacturing expertise with global collaboration to deliver safe, high‑quality, and sustainable solutions for customers worldwide.
We are guided by Sandvik’s core values — Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. These values shape how we work every day, encouraging teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on delivering value to our customers.
Benefits & Perks
18. Growth Opportunities: Access to learning and development programs
19. Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
20. Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Cash Plan and Occupational Health support
21. Financial Security: Pension scheme, Group Income Protection, and Life Assurance
22. Convenience: On‑site car parking and canteen facilities