Trainee Paint Sprayer & Preparation Technician - Hoyland
Friday 10 March 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 Trainee Paint Sprayer & Preparation Technician role requires dynamic team players with a can-do attitude who have the will and want to train to become a hands-on skilled Paint Sprayer.
Training will be provided to cover all aspects of shot blasting, fully preparing and wet spraying a range of chassis and ancillary component / materials. The role requires operating to a high quality / workmanship standards within a world-class manufacturing team and facility.
Pay Rate
Guaranteed basic starting salary of £22,963.20 per annum, with OTE's of £27,000 per annum following successful completion of in-house training.
This is a permanent role with ongoing progression encouraged with associated skill structure pay increases, regular overtime at enhanced rates, plus additional standard monthly bonuses paid each month.
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):
Responsibilities & Duties after Training:
- Interpreting technical & safety data sheets
- Understanding spray / powder gun functions and being able to strip down clean and re-assemble;
- Setting up spray / powder guns and equipment;
- Powdering direct to bare metal from a provided set process, and undercoating components to achieve ‘Right First Time’ results;
- Spraying 2K topcoats over wet primers achieving ‘Right First Time’ results;
- Completing various planned Maintenance tasks on all Paint Spraying, Powder Coating & Preparation equipment;
- Achieving high-quality standards on all components;
- Maintain a clean environment within the department;
- Use correct/defined consumables for preparation & sanding of metal & polymer components before paint / powder application;
- Identifying material surface defects on parts prior paint / powder and repairing;
- Masking, final paint / powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint / powder runways.
- Moving chassis parts in and out of paint / powder booths.
Characteristics
- A committed team player with an emphasis on flexibility and productivity and who is focused 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.