Paint Technician (Spray Painter) - Milton Keynes
Monday 20 February 2023
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About Niftylift
Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 500 employees in the UK and USA.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset and highly value and rely on employee involvement to achieve our goals. We operate as a single-status organisation and all employees are treated fairly and equally, whatever their role within the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Our staff welfare program includes benefits such as staff healthcare, staff discounts, subsidised food, death in service, a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, a dedicated on-site staff induction and training centre as well as regular staff events. e.g. company luncheons, family open days and Christmas parties.
Introduction
The Paint Technician role requires team players with experience, skills, and knowledge in wet paint spraying 2k paint products, as well as preparation of materials / components.
Pay Rate
Working hours will be 37.5 basic hours per week, on a rotating shift basis:
- Early shift hours will be 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday – Thursday, and 6.00am – 11.30am on Fridays.
- Late shift hours will be 2.00pm – 10.00pm Monday – Thursday, and 11.30am – 5.00pm on Fridays.
Guaranteed basic starting salary £12.17 per hour x 37.5 hours per week PLUS a shift premium of 15% of your basic hourly rate.
How To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role you can contact us via any one of the following methods:
- Apply online - fill out the form below
- Send us an email with your CV and a covering letter to hr@niftylift.com
- Give us a call on +44 1908 223456 and ask to speak to the HR department.
- Request a call-back from Niftylift (candidates only):
The Role in More Detail
- Primarily wet painting primer and gloss using airless, air-assisted and hvlp systems, primer and gloss paint (2pack systems), preferably within a commercial / manufacturing or car-related industry;
- An appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically Isocyanates & flammable liquids. Experienced in using & maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment;
- Flexible to further develop and enhance skills through a range of both wet paint and powder coating processes and products. Existing powder coating experience is beneficial, but not a necessity.
- Experience in operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment;
- Working as a team player to achieve customer quality, delivery, cost, and innovation requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in spraying or powder coating to understand the effects of poor preparation and/or poor paint / powder application can have in terms of inconsistent film thickness, gloss levels, orange peel appearance & colour variations;
- And/or; Experience with wet painting primer and gloss and/or wet interzinc primer using airless, air-assisted and hvlp systems, primer and gloss paint (2pack systems), preferably within a manufacturing or car industry;
- An appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically Isocyanates & flammable liquids. Experienced in using & maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment;
- Experience in operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment;
- Shot blasting experience beneficial;
- Welding knowledge would be an added advantage, but not essential;
- Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels in English.
Characteristics
- Committed team player with an emphasis on flexibility and productivity, and a focus on continuous improvement;
- Must be prepared to work regular overtime;
- High attention to detail.
Remuneration
The above role offers a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance, and holiday allowance scheme.