About this role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced spray painter, vehicle refinisher, industrial painter or practically minded manufacturing
operative who wants to develop specialist metal-finishing skills. Previous industrial wet-spray experience is an advantage, but it is not
essential where the candidate demonstrates strong practical ability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
What you will do
- Check metal door leaves, frames and associated components against job information before preparation and painting.
- Clean, degrease, abrade and sand metal surfaces, removing minor imperfections and preparing them for coating.
- Mask hinges, locks, threaded holes, labels, glazing areas, seals and other details that must remain free from paint.
- Mix and prepare approved primers, topcoats and related materials in accordance with job requirements.
- Set up and operate wet-spray equipment and apply even, consistent coatings to doors, frames and components.
- Pay particular attention to edges, corners, returns, welds and recessed areas to achieve complete and professional coverage.
- Inspect completed work for colour consistency, runs, dry spray, contamination, surface defects or damage, and complete approv ed
- touch-up or rework.
- Handle and rack finished products carefully during curing and onward production.
- Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, mixing equipment, work areas and associated tools.
- Follow Fireblock quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, including the correct use of PPE and safe handling of coatings
- and solvents.
Requirements
- What we are looking for
- Experience in wet-spray painting, vehicle refinishing, industrial painting, metal finishing, fabrication or a practical manufacturing role is
- desirable.
- Good manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude and close attention to detail.
- A careful and methodical approach to preparation, masking, colour control and final appearance.
- Ability to follow job sheets, specifications, safety information and work instructions.
- Good communication, teamwork and a dependable, safety-conscious attitude.
- A willingness to learn product requirements and develop specialist finishing skills