Description
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Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation
1. Shotblast components and machinery to remove rust, old coatings, and surface contaminants.
2. Clean, degrease, and prepare surfaces prior to painting.
3. Mask and protect areas not to be painted.
4. Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure surfaces meet required standards before coating.
Painting & Finishing
5. Mix and apply primers,top coats, and specialist coatings using spray equipment.
6. Ensure all coatings meet manufacturer specifications and quality requirements.
7. Mix and handle paint and thinners safely and according to manufacturer’s data sheets (MSDS) Perform routine maintenance and care ofspray paintingequipment
Equipment & Safety
8. Set up,operate, andmaintainspray guns, blast equipment,sprayboothsand PPE.
9. Conduct routine checks and basic maintenance on paint and blasting equipment.
10. Adhere strictly to health & safety procedures,including safe handling of chemicals and coatingsin line with environmental regulations,
11. Maintain a clean and organised working area.
Quality & Documentation
12. Inspect finished components to ensure they meet quality and durability standards.
13. Record paint usage, job completion notes, and any defects or rework.
14. Work closely with supervisors to prioritise workload and meet production deadlines.
Skills & Experience Required
15. Previousexperience as a Paint Sprayer,Shotblaster, or similar role (plant or heavy equipment experience preferred).
16. Ability to work with 2-pack paints, primers, and industrial coatings.
17. Confident in using spray guns, blast cabinets, and associated tools.
18. Strong knowledge of surface preparation techniques and paint processes.
19. Ability to read job cards, follow specifications, and work to detailed requirements.
20. Good understanding of workplace safety.
Education and Experience
21. ICATS trained (desirable)
22. Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is an advantage
23. NPORS licence or equivalent (desirable)
24. Appointed persons certificate in the management of lifting operations (desirable)
As a Finning Engineer you will receive:
25. Salary -£32,550 £33,405
26. 25 days holiday (purchaseup to 5 extra days holiday)
27. Annual Bonus
28. Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
29. Access to company share scheme
30. Up to 7% pension (matched by company)
31. life insurance
32. Laptop and phone,
33. Industry leading CAT product training
34. Overtime
If you would like to be a part of a global organisation offering training and a competitive package, then apply online today
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.