Hours: 38hpw, rotating weekly shifts ( Additional Weekly Shift Allowance)
Week 1: Monday- Thursday 06:00-14:30 and Friday 06:00-12:00. Week 2: Monday-Thursday 14:30- 23:00 and Friday 12:00-18:00.
We are seeking a skilled Spray Painter to join our team, responsible for the preparation and application of 1K and 2K paints using various spraying techniques. The role requires experience in air-fed systems and electrostatic spray painting, ensuring high-quality finishes on a range of surfaces while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards
Job description
* Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming as required.
* Mix and apply 1K (single-component) and 2K (two-component) paints, ensuring correct ratios and curing times.
* Operate air-fed spray guns and electrostatic spray equipment for efficient and even coatings.
* Ensure proper use of PPE, including air-fed masks, to maintain safety in spray booths and work areas.
* Maintain and clean all painting tools, spray guns, and equipment to prevent contamination and ensure longevity.
* Inspect finished surfaces for quality control, ensuring smooth, even application and defect-free finishes.
* Work with production schedules to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
* Adhere to health and safety regulations, including correct disposal of hazardous materials and compliance with COSHH regulations.
* Identify and report defects, ensuring corrective actions are taken to maintain high standards.
* Work collaboratively with team members to improve processes and efficiency.
Experience and Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Spray Painter in an industrial, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of 1K and 2K paint systems, including preparation, application, and curing processes.
* Experience with air-fed spray guns and electrostatic painting techniques.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and paint specifications.
* Understanding of health and safety regulations, including PPE requirements and COSHH compliance.
* Strong attention to detail with excellent hand-eye coordination.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.
* Willingness to undertake further training and development as required.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience in powder coating or other specialist paint applications.
* Knowledge of paint thickness measurement and quality control techniques.
* Valid Forklift License
Employee Benefits:
* 26 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme and DIS benefit
* Private medical insurance
* Occupational health support
* Employee Assistance Programme
* My benefits platform- offering discounts from high street retailers
Please be aware that Thwaites is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,620.73 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leamington Spa CV32 7NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Can you work rotating shifts?
Week 1: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:30 Friday 06:00-12:00 Week 2: Monday- Thursday 14:30-23:00 Friday 12pm- 18:00.
Experience:
* Working in the Heavy Goods Industry : 1 year (preferred)
* Paint Spraying: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 08/09/2025