Job description

Are you hard working, with a desire to develop your career and learn a multitude of new skills? Can you get to Bury St Edmunds and commit to full time hours? If so, read on because this could be an MASSIVE opportunity for you...

My client is a very well established and Global company that has been trading successfully for well over 100 years and employs over 1,600 people across 11 countries..and is still growing!

Due to further expansion they are currently seeking a Paint Shop Operative to work in their manufacturing department. No prior experience is required, although advantageous of course. Key to the right person for this role is attitude and desire to improve yourself. Read on through the job description to get an idea of some of the skills and techniques you could be learning in no time at all...

The purpose of this role is to assist the Paint Shop team Leader to achieve the daily / weekly goals within the Paint Shop, ensuring processed parts meet engineering and quality standards.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Carry out all tasks required within the Paint shop area (Powder Coat Prep & Spray, Masking, Anodising, Chromate, Rumbling, Pad Printing, Laser Engraving and Wet Spraying).

• Assist in maintaining and adhere to specific H&S standards and requirements.

• Flexibility to help ensure focus on weekly build requirements are achieved.

• Identify Scrap/return to supplier to Team Leader prior to processing.

• Ensure Quality standards meet current company objectives.

• Help achieve 5S in Paint Shop area.

• Help Identify solutions to problems and opportunities for improvement.

• Work with the other team members to create a cross functional and productive team.

• Help ensure that the correct processes/procedures for the area are followed.

• Strive to help Team hit areas goals and targets.

• Help to correct documentation to enable work in area to be done to a consistent standard.

• Good computer knowledge

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Ability to use own initiative to address problems and present solutions.

• Professional approach.

• Team skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Basic understanding Microsoft Word/Excel & Outlook.

Desirable:

• Previous paint shop experience (carrying out processes such as powder coat prep & spray, masking, anodising and pad printing).

Education and Qualifications:

• GCSE English and Maths - Grade C or above.

This is a full time, permanent position working a day shift with an immediate start. Due to the location it is a requirement for any applicants to have a full UK driving licence and own transport unless they live in Bury St Edmunds in which case it may well be within walking / cycling distance. There is the option of working one of 2 shift patterns. The first is 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday and the other is 10am-6:30pm.

If this position sounds of interest then please apply by submitting your latest CV or call Gerry to discuss further.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships