Paint Sprayer

Role: Paint Sprayer

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 / Friday 07:00 – 15:30

Salary: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour DOE

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Norwich, NR5, UK

Would you like a role working for an advanced engineering company specialising in manufacturing carbon fibre and composite components. You can play your part in working for a range of leading-edge technology customers, currently including projects for some of the most advanced supercars and hyper cars in the world. This position, at Polar Manufacturing Ltd (a subsidiary within Group Polar Ltd) would be as part of our dynamic team, working in our modern, purpose-built facility on the outskirts of Norwich.

As part of the company’s growth strategy, we are looking for a Paint Sprayer responsible for the coating of various composite components in our paint/coating shop. This would involve using recognised paint mixing and application techniques under the direction of your departmental supervisor, to meet the high quality levels defined by our customers, and our ISO and Automotive tier-1 accepted, IATF, quality systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing parts for coating including filling and smoothing of part surfaces
• Mixing coating liquids accurately as defined by technical specifications
• Spraying composite parts to high visual acceptance standards
• Polishing and finishing various coated and uncoated components
• Ensure parts meet the required customer quality standards
• Work within Health and Safety guidelines at all times
• Use and maintain all supplied personal protective equipment in good condition
• Maintain all company tools and equipment in a safe and clean workable condition
• Working to achieve production and quality targets set for the department

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of paint spraying applications including water and solvent based primers, base coats and clear coats.
• Previous experience of composites and automotive environments preferred
• A strong attention to detail with regards to high quality paint preparation and the application of approved paint products according to manufacturer’s specifications
• NVQ, City & Guilds or similar qualification in paint is preferred.
• An organised, systematic and resilient approach to work
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable
• Great communication skills and team player
• Prepared to work to flexible working patterns
• Exemplary attendance

What can we offer you?

• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Fantastic team environment

If you wish to apply for the role of Paint Sprayer, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Group Polar Ltd and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note: At Polar we value all applications however cannot respond to all submissions. If you have not heard from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwich, NR5 9JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Industrial Painting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location