Paint Sprayer

We are working with an established specialist business within the forklift and materials handling industry
, supporting customers with the refurbishment, preparation, repair and maintenance of a wide range of forklift trucks and attachments. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Paint Prepper & Paint Sprayer to join their busy workshop team in Mansfield
.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and has a strong eye for detail. You will be responsible for preparing forklift trucks, attachments and components for painting, ensuring surfaces are clean, smooth and correctly prepared before applying a high-quality finish. You will also be involved in stripping and reassembling panels and wheels, with some basic mechanical work required.

• Inspect surfaces for contamination, damage and imperfections before painting.
• Remove wheels, panels and other components from forklift trucks and attachments.
• Clean, degrease, scrape and sand surfaces ready for painting.
• Fill dents, cracks and damaged areas where required.
• Mask and protect areas that should not be painted.
• Prepare and spray forklifts, attachments and components using 2-pack paint.
• Reassemble panels, wheels, batteries and other components following completion.
• Use spray booth equipment, clean air systems, heating controls, compressors and air guns safely.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Prepare paints and maintain brushes, rollers and other equipment.
• Correctly store paints and materials to ensure they remain in good condition.
• Carry out basic mechanical tasks such as changing tyres and steam cleaning machinery.
• Work closely with engineers and other workshop staff to ensure jobs are completed to a high standard.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures at all times.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in paint preparation, industrial painting, vehicle painting or a similar environment
, with a good understanding of surface preparation and spraying techniques. Experience using 2-pack paint would be highly beneficial.

You will need to be comfortable working independently, managing your own workload and completing work to agreed timescales, while maintaining a high standard of finish. Good attention to detail, hand-eye coordination and a methodical approach are essential.

A basic mechanical understanding would also be advantageous, as the role includes some additional workshop duties such as tyre changes and cleaning machinery. Full training will be provided where required.

• £35,000-£38,000 per annum
• Based in Mansfield
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• 40 hours per week
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• On-site parking
• Occasional Saturday working, paid at double time
• Full-time, permanent position
• Workshop-based role