Paint Operations Leader

Position: Paint Operations Leader (Permanent)
Paint Operations Leader
Glasgow
Circa £57,000
Monday-Friday | 37 hours per week

First Achieve Engineering are working in partnership with a highly regarded manufacturing business in Glasgow to recruit an experienced Paint Operations Leader.

This opportunity would suit an experienced paint professional who enjoys leading from the front, maintaining exacting quality standards, and driving continuous improvement while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full accountability for paint and finishing operations, covering safety, quality, delivery, and team leadership.

You will remain hands-on while leading a small team, ensuring processes are consistently delivered to specification and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead, supervise, and motivate a small paint operations team

Plan and prioritise work to meet production schedules and delivery targets

Ensure paint processes are followed to documented standards

Hands-On Paint Operations

Carry out surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, and inspection as required

Set up, operate, and maintain paint booths, equipment, and curing ovens

Diagnose and resolve paint defects and process issues

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and Tier 1 OEM specifications

Maintain process documentation, work instructions, and inspection records

Support internal and external audits

Health, Safety & Environment

Enforce safe working practices and HSE compliance

Manage COSHH, paint storage, waste handling, and environmental controls

About You

Essential

Proven experience in an industrial paint operations environment

Strong hands-on coating and surface finishing capability

Previous experience leading or supervising a small production team

Understanding of quality-critical manufacturing environments

High attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Strong communication and leadership skills

Desirable

Experience working with Tier 1 OEM customers

Knowledge of lean manufacturing or CI methodologies

Audit and quality management system experience

Relevant technical or supervisory qualifications

Personal Attributes

Hands-on, lead-by-example approach

Calm, organised, and solutions-focused

High standards and strong quality mindset

Professional, discreet, and trustworthy

What's on Offer

Circa £57,000 salary

Stable Monday-Friday working pattern

Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-quality manufacturing operation

Long-term career opportunity with a well-established business