Workshop Paint Operative

KION Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bridgend seeks a Workshop Paint Operative to oversee the final stage of truck preparation. The successful candidate will ensure high standards in truck painting, manage paint materials efficiently, and maintain a clean work environment. Responsibilities include preparing trucks for paint, maintaining stock levels, and adhering to safety standards. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in paint preparation and finishing processes.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety practices.
• Ability to manage and maintain stock of painting materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trucks for painting by initial preparation, applying primer, and finish coats.
• Maintain stock of paint, solvent, and preparation materials.
• Carry out daily startup and shutdown checks.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Efficiency in work planning

Tools

Paint preparation tools

Pressure regulators

Job description

Workshop Paint Operative page is loaded## Workshop Paint Operativelocations: Bridgend, United Kingdomposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0086557This position is involved in the final stage of truck preparation including where necessary: initial preparation prior to paint, primer and finished coat for all trucks that are completed in the workshop.# **We offer:**Reporting to the workshop Manager, working closely with the Workshop Team Leader, this position will include final stage of truck preparation including where necessary: initial perparation prior to paint, primer and finished coat for all trucks that are completed in the workshop.The expectation of the role will enable the workshop to operate with optimised efficiency and deliver apposite levels of throughput with consistent quality, corresponding to the business needs for refurbished and STR equipment.The role will require localised control and management of paint and preparation materials required to do the job# **Tasks and Qualifications:*** To comply with all aspects of Health and Safety ensuring H&S initiatives are embraced and incorporated in the role.* To work to a high standard for preparation and finish of trucks that go through the paint process.* To maintain a reasonable stock of paint, solvent, and preparation materials, and to reorder stock in a timely manner to ensure continuity of work through the paint shop.* To manage your own PPE, to include suitable storage to protect the equipment when not in use.* To maintain a clean and orderly paint bay inclusive of housekeeping and safe working environment.* The check compressor oil levels and correct operation of any pressure regulators on a daily basis.* To maintain and change extract filters to the required schedule.* To carry out a startup and shutdown checks daily.* To report any air leaks as they become apparent.* To work efficiently planning work to reduce none productive time.**This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive and is to be used as a guideline for the job in question.****Linde Material Handling** is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader, we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions, which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have.We are represented in more than 100 countries worldwide with our own branches. The company’s international network includes production and assembly plants in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the USA, and China as well as more than 700 sales and service locations. Around the world, we have some 13,000 people working passionately on holistic intralogistics solutions, to help boost our customers’ performance in the long term.Linde is part of the KION Group, which is the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks in Europe, measured by units. Within the KION Group, we are helping to shape the future together with our strong brands Linde, STILL and Dematic and represent the very best our industry has to offer. The KION Group is a global enterprise made up of more than 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries.**Our culture is shaped by the shared values of the KION Group: integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.**