Production Painter

MacTaggart, Scott and Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bilston is seeking a skilled Production Painter to prepare and paint precision-engineered components. The role demands high attention to detail and craftsmanship. Successful candidates will need certifications and must be willing to work shifts. Attractive benefits include a comprehensive leave policy and career development support.

Benefits

Comprehensive Leave Policy

Career Development Support

Health & Lifestyle Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• A time-served painter with relevant certification.
• Experience in paint preparation, masking, and shot blasting.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime or night shift as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting, ensuring quality standards.
• Apply paint using various techniques.
• Conduct quality checks on work before inspection.

Skills

Paint preparation

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Education

Train the Painter (TTP) or ICATS certification

City & Guilds or NVQ/SVQ qualification in Industrial Painting

Job description

About Us

At MacTaggart Scott, we've been engineering innovative solutions for the Naval Defence industry since 1898. We deliver end‑to‑end support from design and manufacture to commissioning and life‑cycle management for some of the UK's most complex defence programmes. We're proud of our heritage but focused on the future. Continuous improvement, innovation, and developing our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Location

Loanhead, Midlothian

The Role

We’re looking for a Production Painter to join our Production team in Loanhead. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and painting a range of precision‑engineered components to the highest standards, ensuring all work meets customer and industry specifications. You will work closely with the Paint Supervisor, Paint Inspector and other departments, taking ownership of your tasks and maintaining quality at every stage. This is a hands‑on role suited to a skilled, self‑motivated professional who takes pride in their craftsmanship and attention to detail. The role operates on a Monday‑Thursday shift pattern, with both day and night shifts available. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting, including masking and shot blasting
• Apply paint using brush, roller, conventional, airless, and pressure‑pot spraying techniques
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow paint process specifications
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed to the required standard
• Operate overhead cranes and other workshop equipment when required
• Carry out quality checks on your own work before inspection
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures

Requirements

• A time‑served painter with Train the Painter (TTP) or ICATS certification
• Experience in paint preparation, masking, and shot blasting
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and willing to work overtime or night shift as required
• Detail‑oriented, with excellent record‑keeping and communication skills
• Knowledgeable in the use of PPE and air‑fed remote breathing equipment

Desirable

• Experience in defence, automotive, or aerospace industries
• City & Guilds or NVQ/SVQ qualification in Industrial Painting
• COSHH and IOSH training

Benefits

• Comprehensive Leave Policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, and military reservist leave
• Career Development & Learning Support through our dedicated Learning and Development team
• Wellbeing Programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme, online wellbeing resources, and onsite nurse
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits such as life insurance, sick pay, free flu jabs, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Financial & Recognition Rewards including a company pension and a generous employee referral scheme
• Convenience & Facilities: free onsite parking, canteen, and employee discounts

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