Paint Sprayer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Carry out all Surface Preparation - Cleaning, Pre-treatment of all Substrates, Filling, sanding, and smoothing surfaces that need to be sprayed.
- Masking and covering of all areas that are not being coated.
- Operation of Airless paint application system
- Applying both single pack and two pack coating systems.
- Selecting and attaching the correct spray nozzle to create the desired spray pattern.
- Ability to carry out repair work on coated products.
- Carry out basic plant/machine maintenance, ensuring equipment is operational at all times.
- Final Inspection – Record DFT readings for all coated products. Inspecting and assessing of spray coatings after the product has full cured.
- Complete all required QC/QA documentation.
- Flexible approach and commitment to production schedule and working hours.
- Positive can-do attitude.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Heckmondwike, WF16 0EN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Industrial Painting: 2 years (required)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paint Sprayer roles across Wakefield Acoustics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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