Trainee Paint Technician - Powder Coater Milton Keynes, England
Job description
Guaranteed basic starting salary of £22,880 per annum.
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OTE's of £36,000 per annum following successful completion of in-house training.*
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Permanent role, ongoing progression encouraged with associated skill structure pay increases, regular overtime at enhanced rates, plus additional standard monthly bonuses paid each month.*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Paint Technician to join one of the world-leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms based in Milton Keynes.
Niftylift Limited is a private UK company, which was founded in 1985 and has achieved sustained sales growth year on year to become one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. With over 75% of our products exported, we have a vast sales and dealer export network across over 40 countries worldwide, supported by 400+ employees in the UK, based across three centers of excellence manufacturing sites.
The Trainee Paint Technician Role requires dynamic team players with a can-do attitude and have the will and want to train to become a hands-on skilled Paint Technician.
Training will be provided to cover all aspects of shot blasting, fully preparing, wet spraying, and powder coating a range of chassis and ancillary component / materials. The role requires operating to a high quality / workmanship standards within a world class manufacturing team and facility.
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Responsibilities and Duties after Training:*
- Interpreting technical & safety data sheets to ensure:
- Understanding spray / powder gun functions and able to strip down clean and re-assemble;
- Setting up spray / powder guns and equipment;
- Powdering direct to bare metal from a provided set process, and undercoating components to achieve ‘Right First Time’ results;
- Spraying 2K topcoats over wet primers achieving ‘Right First Time’ results;
- Completing various planned Maintenance tasks on all Paint Spraying, Powder Coating & Preparation equipment;
- Achieving high-quality standards on all components;
- Maintain a clean environment within the department;
- Use correct/defined consumables for preparation & sanding of metal & polymer components before paint / powder application;
- Identifying material surface defects on parts prior paint / powder and repairing;
- Masking, final paint / powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint / powder runways.
- Moving chassis parts in and out of paint / powder booths.
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Characteristics*
- Committed team player with emphasis on flexibility, productivity and who is focused on continuous improvement;
- Must be prepared to work regular overtime;
- High attention to detail.
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Working Hours & Salary*
Working hours will be 37.5 basic hours per week, on a rotating shift basis.
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Early *shift hours will be 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday – Thursday, and 6.00am – 11.30am on Fridays.
Late shift hours will be 2.00pm – 10.00pm Monday – Thursday, and 11.30am – 5.00pm on Fridays.
Salary - Guaranteed basic starting salary £11.00 per hour x 37.5 hours per week PLUS a shift premium of 15% of your basic hourly rate.
Overtime is paid at a premium depending on hours worked:
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Guaranteed starting salary of £22,880 per annum during training, with OTE’s of £36,000 per annum after training.*
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Benefits*
- Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum
- 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays
- Staff discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Referral Scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
- Free quarterly company lunches
- Free family events
- Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by the employee. Kids membership included for free)
- 5% contributory pension
- Life insurance scheme
- Workwear (including safety shoes and PPE)
- On-site canteen
- On-site changing rooms and showers
If you meet the criteria above, please apply online today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,880.00-£36,000.00 per year
