Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles
Position: Paint Sprayer
Location: Milton Keynes
Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 PA (depending on experience)
Summary:
A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surface Preparation:
- Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting.
- Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application.
Painting and Finishing:
- Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies.
- Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators.
- Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to specifications.
Inspection and Quality Control:
- Inspecting finished surfaces for quality and making necessary touch-ups or corrections.
- Ensuring all painted surfaces meet company standards and customer specifications.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Setting up, calibrating, and maintaining spray equipment and tools.
- Cleaning spray guns, hoses, and other equipment after use to ensure longevity and performance.
Safety and Compliance:
- Following all company safety procedures and guidelines to protect oneself and others from hazardous materials.
- Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and coveralls.
- Adhering to environmental regulations and proper disposal methods for paint and solvents.
- You have a responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to take reasonable care of yourself and other persons that may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, secure the health, safety and welfare of your staff at work and protect, so far as is reasonably practicable, all others against risks to their health or safety arising from your work activities and those of their staff and ensure that your duties are discharged adequately. The responsibility to achieve the duty cannot be delegated. The tasks required to discharge them can be delegated; assistance and support can be obtained; but the responsibility remains with you.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Working closely with other team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow.
- Communicating any issues or delays to supervisors promptly.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in Transport body repair or paint preparation is essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent (desirable) but not essential
- Experience in the use of water-based paint is essential
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in using spray guns and other painting tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to mix and match colours accurately.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and handling of hazardous materials.
Other Requirements
- There may be requirement to work alternating shifts – Earlies and lates
- Must be able to pass a medical
Benefits:
- 25 holiday days annually + Bank holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Increased rate for overtime
- Increased rate for shift work