Paint Prepper

Our Client is seeking an experienced Paint Prepper and Polisher to join our team, an established specialist finishing company with a diverse client base including architects, interior designers and furniture manufacturers.

You need  to be flexible to join the spraying team from beginning to end including masking up to final fitting. You will assist across the finishing team: preparing items for painting, by filling, de-nibbing and sanding.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role, worked with a range of products, be passionate about quality, have an eye for detail and may have studied this or a similar trade.

Each job is different, and you must be able to adapt your skills. You may be required to work on-site.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Prepping surfaces to be painted, including metal, mdf and plastics.
• Sanding down panels using different grades of paper.
• Masking parts up ready for paint, prime and filling.
• Working with different mediums including: polyester spray filler, primers. lacquers etc.
• Light repair work and polishing.
• Work within a small team and be conscientiously job-proud Assist spray finishers
• Prepare various furniture materials such as veneers / hardwood / MDF for spray finishing.
• De-nibbing/fine sanding joinery products between spray coats
• Hand priming/painting as required.
• Working with the wider production team to ensure a seamless operation and, where necessary, work together to deliver a project with deadlines.
• Health, safety & environmental compliance of all activities during finishing.
• Maintenance of all plant & equipment used in association with the finishing process to ensure they remain fit for purpose and safe to use.
• Reporting regularly on progress.
• To assist in maintaining the working environment in a clean and safe condition.
• Packaging & labelling

Key Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a prepper.
• Experience in disc abrading or orbital sanding.
• Experience preparing parts for high quality paint finish Understand methods of minimising contamination during preparation of surfaces to be painted
• Attention to detail.
• Polishing experience would also be useful.
• Good written and spoken English to understand briefings and instructions.
• Team player.
• Fork lift driver or First Aider would be useful but not essential

Salary:

Between £32-37k per year depending on experience.

40-hour week with opportunity for overtime.

Working hours: 07:30am – 16:30pm

Expenses paid if working on-site.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking