Paint Sprayer and Prepper

37 hours per week | between 07:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday | £18.43 per hour (DOE)

About the role

We're looking for a Paint Sprayer and Prepper to join our growing Paint team in Blackpool. Working as part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll play a key role in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicle components to the highest standards, ensuring every product leaves the paint shop looking its best and ready for service. The role includes all aspects of surface preparation, shot blasting, and paint application, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and attention to detail.

We're investing in the future of our Blackpool operation and relocating manufacture of our BETA bin lift from Warwick to Blackpool at the end of 2026. This creates an exciting opportunity to join the team during this transition. During your first three months, training will take place between our Warwick and Blackpool manufacturing locations, working alongside our experienced production team in Warwick before returning to Blackpool as the project progresses. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a significant manufacturing expansion and help shape the future of production at our Blackpool site.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicle components and surfaces for painting, including sanding, filling, masking, and cleaning
• Carrying out shot blasting and surface preparation activities
• Repairing dents and imperfections prior to paint application
• Applying primers, base coats, and top coats using automotive spray-painting equipment
• Mixing paint accurately to meet colour specifications
• Inspecting completed work and rectifying any paint defects where required
• Maintaining paint shop equipment and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
• Working to production schedules while maintaining high quality standards
• Following work instructions and supporting continuous improvement across the paint department
• Contributing to a safe, organised, and collaborative working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in vehicle paint spraying, paint preparation, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience with surface preparation, masking, sanding, and paint application techniques
• A good understanding of quality standards and health and safety requirements
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• The ability to follow work instructions and work effectively to production targets
• A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to work as part of a team
• Good reliability, attendance, and timekeeping
• A willingness to learn and support different activities within the paint shop

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4-day working week)
• Enhanced Pension Scheme: The company contributes 5% of total salary
• Death In Service (DIS) Benefit: 5x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues
• Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: Company-funded membership allowing cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans
• GP Anytime: Online 24/7 GP appointment service with on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions
• Training and Development: Mandatory equipment training, Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy
• Care Concierge: Help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts
• Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance
• My Benefits Platform: Discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products
• Independent Free Mortgage Advice