Paint Sprayer

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

£14.70per hour + 1/3 shift allowance £19.60

Over time is time ½, time ½ and double time depending on when worked

Temp to perm role

Working hour week is 42 hours

Monday to Thursday – 8pm – 7am ( 4 x 10.5 hour shifts with 2 x 20 min breaks)

Newton Aycliffe location

Once perm, you gain 24 days’ holiday plus statutory

THE BUSINESS

Our client based in Newton Aycliffe is seeking to appoint a Paint Sprayer to work a permanent night shift Monday to Thursday – 8pm – 7am. This is a temp to perm role following a successful probation period.

The organisation has a strong local footprint in the Newton Aycliffe area and they are strategically placed with a good road network. The organisation has full in-house capabilities meaning they offer estimating, designing, detailing, specialist coats, installation and contract management. As a Welder specialising in Structural work, you will work in a state-of-the-art facility covering 90,000 sq. feet. The organisation also has a very healthy order book, they can offer role security and a chance to work on both local & national projects.

They have also recently made a large £2.5M investment aimed at improving the automation of their site.

Our client supplies structural steel and fabricated parts to serve the construction trade in the formation of institutions such as schools, hospitals, universities and MOD contracts.

THE ROLE

Prepare structural steel surfaces for coating by blasting, grinding, sanding, cleaning, and masking as required

Apply protective and decorative coatings (e.g. primers, epoxies, intumescent and top coats) using airless, conventional, or HVLP spray equipment

Read and interpret paint specifications, coating systems, and job drawings

Mix paints and coatings to manufacturer specifications, ensuring correct ratios and viscosity

Operate and maintain spray painting equipment, including routine cleaning and basic fault checks

Monitor coating thickness and finish quality to meet project and QA requirements

Identify and rectify coating defects such as runs, dry spray, pinholing, or poor adhesion

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including safe handling of hazardous materials

Maintain a clean and organised work area, including paint booths and storage areas

Work collaboratively with blasters, fabricators, inspectors, and supervisors to meet production schedules

Complete required documentation, including paint records, batch numbers, and quality check forms

THE PERSON

Proven experience as a spray painter within structural steel, heavy engineering, or industrial coatings

Competent in applying primers, intermediate, and top coats using airless and conventional spray equipment

Strong knowledge of surface preparation methods (abrasive blasting, mechanical prep, cleaning, masking)

Ability to read and follow paint specifications, datasheets, and work instructions

Experience achieving specified dry film thickness (DFT) and finish quality

Ability to identify and correct common coating defects

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Amy Laidler or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group