About the Company:
Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.
Role Overview:
We are currently recruiting a Paint Technician (Paint Sprayer) to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Stonebridge, Milton Keynes.
We are seeking a collaborative team player with proven experience in wet paint spraying using 2K paint products, as well as strong skills in the preparation of materials and components.
Working Hours:
This role works on a rotating shift pattern, and the successful candidate will work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts:
* Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (Monday - Thursday), 06:00 - 11:30 (Friday).
* Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday - Thursday), 11:00 - 16:30 (Friday).
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out wet painting (primer and gloss) using airless, air-assisted and HVLP systems.
* Working with 2K paint products.
* Maintain a strong awareness of paint shop health and safety, including the safe handling of isocyanites and flammable substances.
* Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to develop skills accross wet paint and powder coating processes; prior powder coating experience is advantageous but not essential.
* Operate effectively withon a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement environment.
* Work collaboratively to meet customer requirements for quality, delivery, cost and innovation.
Previous Experience:
* Proven experience in wet spray painting, ideally in a commercial, manufacturing or automotive paint environment (desirable).
* Knowledge of paint shop health and safety practices.
* Experience using and maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment.
* Exposure to powder coating processes (desirable).
* Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
Personal Characteristics:
* Friendly and approachable with a strong team-oriented mindset.
* Flexible approach to working hours.
* Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on customer service.
Salary & Earnings:
* Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £13.69 per hour (rising to a maximum of £14.94 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)
* Shift Premium: 15% on all basic hours worked (37.5 per week)
* Overtime Premiums: Level A - £20.53 per hour (x1.5), Level B - £27.38 per hour (x2.0)
* Bonus: Weekly production bonus guaranteed at a minimum of £50 per week when all qualifying criteria are met, annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
* 5% contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance scheme
* Health cover scheme
* Staff discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee referral scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
* Free quarterly company lunches
* Free family events
* On-site changing rooms and showers