Lead Paint Technician

Location: Oldbury

Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and shift

Are you looking for a new, rewarding position?

Would you like to work on vehicle parts and panels for world-leading OEMs?

Do you value quality over quantity?

An exciting opportunity has become available for experienced Lead Paint Technicians to join a specialist coatings and manufacturing environment in Oldbury. We are seeking an experienced professional for both day and night shifts, supporting automotive and high-specification projects involving high-quality painted components, carbon fibre substrates, and specialist finishes.

The Lead Paint Technician will play a key role in production support, process development, and team training while maintaining exceptional cosmetic and quality standards across all paint operations.

Working hours: Choice of either set shift

Day Shift (37.5 hours per week)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:15pm

Friday: 7:00am – 1:30pm

Night Shift (38 hours per week)

Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 12:00am

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and support paint processes for new and existing projects
• Surface preparation of plastic and carbon fibre components
• Carry out primer, base coat and lacquer application
• Complete polishing and finishing activities to high cosmetic standards
• Train and support team members within the paint department
• Identify production bottlenecks and support process improvements
• Support production demands and product launch activities
• Ensure all work is completed to high-quality standards
• Work collaboratively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Support continuous improvement activities

The Ideal Lead Paint Technician:

• Previous experience as a Lead /Supervisor within automotive or specialist coatings
• Experience spraying automotive components, prototypes, show vehicles or refinishing work
• Experience working with plastics and carbon fibre materials
• Experienced in Preparation, Paint and Polishing
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to problem solve and work using own initiative
• Strong organisational and time management skills

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Paint Technician seeking long-term career progression within a specialist manufacturing environment.