Job Description
Location:
Crossland Tankers Ltd, Shuttleworth Mead, Blackburn Road, Padiham
We currently have a vacancy for a trainee paint sprayer to be based in our Burnley factory.
Crossland Tankers has grown from a tanker repairs and servicing company, providing maintenance services to local bulk liquid haulage companies into one of the largest tanker manufacturers within the UK and Ireland. In order to do this, we have created a high volume, fast-paced and multicultural workplace. We pride ourselves that we create a happy work environment where everyone is valued in order to create the best products for our customers.
About The Position
Reporting to the paint shop leader, the role is to assist the spray painters in prepping stainless steel and aluminium components by hand prior to painting and then the re-assembly of tankers after painting, general labouring and housekeeping.
Benefits
* Attractive rate of pay linked to ability and experience and not age
* Opportunity for overtime work when required
* Free life assurance scheme
* Enhanced workplace pension scheme
* Successful candidates will have the opportunity for training and career development within Crossland Tankers
* All relevant PPE, H&S training and tools supplied where necessary
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
About The Role
This role within Crossland Tankers includes the following responsibilities;
* Participate in on-the-job training provided by line manager/ team leader/ team members.
* Adhere to information, instruction, training and supervision provided to gain the knowledge, skills and expertise required for the job role and ensure your health, safety, and welfare at all times.
* Work independently (under supervision) and as part of a team as and when required.
* Assist painter/ sprayer with the following:
* Disassemble/ assemble elements (e.g., wings, trays etc.).
* Removing decals.
* Sanding/ preparing tanks for painting.
* Removing wheels.
* Removing rubbing plates.
* Masking/ demasking.
* Mixing paint.
* Setting up spray booth for painting.
* Painting/ spraying.
* Sanding tanks between paint layers.
* Cleaning.
* Recycling.
* Ensure all work is completed on time and effectively whilst adhering to scheduled times to maintain efficiency.
* Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards.
* Other reasonable responsibilities as required by management.
* Any other duties including but not limited to Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental matters as required.
NOTE: No formal qualification will be obtained, on-the-job training/ experience only
Skills Needed
Managerial / Operational, Labour / Construction, Manufacturing / Production
About The Company
When we first started out in business back in 1988, we were originally a tanker repair and servicing company, providing maintenance services to local bulk liquid haulage companies. However, although our resources were modest when we started out, our passion, determination, and ambition to succeed were always there in abundance. As a result, by the mid-1990s – building on our extensive repairs experience – we began to manufacture our very own tankers for the UK road industry at our factory in Swatragh, trading under the name Crossland Tankers Ltd.
Company Culture
From here, our business grew year-on-year, culminating in the purchase of Massey tankers, in 2003. This not only gave us access to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, it also gave us a base within the UK mainland. Today, we employ over 130 people across our two manufacturing sites at Swatragh (Northern Ireland) and Burnley (Lancashire) and are one of the leading tanker manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. We are proud to have a wide range of customers in Ireland, the UK, the EU, and the Middle East.
Required Criteria
* Legally entitled to work in the UK
Desired Criteria
* Previous experience in a similar role
Closing Date
Friday 13th March, 2026
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
Based on Experience