Vehicle Paint Sprayer

Manpower working in partnership with Aston Martin are hiring for 2024! Join the team and be part of the iconic brand's legacy, crafting luxury performance cars in a state-of-the-art facility.

Job Purpose:
To inspect, tack-off and spray-paint vehicles in Etch Primer, Primer, Base Coat or Clear Coat either on main line or in repair area.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Meeting targets in terms of both productivity and quality
Inspect vehicles to ensure no body defects, prior to painting
Prepare vehicles for spraying e.g. apply adhesion promoter, de-greasing and tacking off as required
Hand spray vehicles and substrate components to an acceptable standard
Ensure correct application of base coats and clear coats
Ensure appropriate removal of any contaminants/dirt between coats
Set up, maintain and clean hoods and airlines
Maintain daily liaison with purchased service contractors, Group Leaders and Lead Technicians regarding issues including those that may compromise quality or productivity
Occasional work in other areas e.g. prep and polish, as business needs dictate

Qualifications & Experience:
The successful candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship or skilled experience in a similar position. Additionally, successful candidates will also require:
Normal Colour Vision
Hand Eye co-ordination to maintain a smooth and even paint film
Bi-annual lung function test
Annual HAV monitoring test
Paint shop preparation and spray booths as well as any repair area required within site
Experience in a similar role is required

Additionally, nationally recognised qualifications such as those listed below are highly advantageous:
BTEC Certificate/Diploma in Vehicle Technology levels 2 and 3
City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Vehicle Systems and Body and Paint Maintenance
City & Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) awards in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Refinishing) levels 1 to 3.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Meeting targets in terms of both productivity and quality
Inspect vehicles to ensure no body defects, prior to painting
Prepare vehicles for spraying e.g. apply adhesion promoter, de-greasing and tacking off as required
Hand spray vehicles and substrate components to an acceptable standard
Ensure correct application of base coats and clear coats
Ensure appropriate removal of any contaminants/dirt between coats
Set up, maintain and clean hoods and airlines
Maintain daily liaison with purchased service contractors, Group Leaders and Lead Technicians regarding issues including those that may compromise quality or productivity
Occasional work in other areas e.g. prep and polish, as business needs dictate

Benefits:

• 34 Days annual pro rata holidays to include shut down periods.
• Bonus Incentives
• Overtime available.
• Progression opportunities
• Travel Opportunities.
• Mypath Development benefits
• Pension contribution

Hours:
Double Days
6am to 2pm Monday - Thursday 6am - 12 Friday
2pm to 1am Monday To Friday
Shifts may vary depending on business needs

These are ongoing temporary positions paying £23.48 per hour - £28.76 per hour

Volume protection contractual overtime arrangements are in place to ensure required production demands can be met. Stand up and Stand down balances are managed as part of each employees Working Time Account (WTA).
All production employees are required to align with fixed holidays throughout the year in line with production shutdowns. Your annual leave 'floating days' are on a pro-rota basis based on your start date and can be taken outside of those shutdowns.