Paint Shop Operator 
Temporary ongoing assignment
Leamington Spa

Flexible working days and rotating shifts

Pay rates
Days - £15.13 per hour

Early and Late shifts - £16.86 per hour

Shifts
Days - 06.00-14.00 Mon-Thurs and 06.00-13.00 on Friday (20-minute break)

Shifts rotating fortnightly: 06.00-14.00 Monday to Thursday and 06.00-13.00 on Friday and 14.00 -22.00 Monday to Thursday and 13.00-20.00 on Friday (20-minute break) 

39 hrs per week + possible overtime
 
Our client is a leading international manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. We are seeking Paint Line Operatives to support the safe and efficient movement of components through a production paint line. The Paint Line Operative will be responsible for preparing, loading, unloading and inspecting parts while maintaining consistent production flow and required quality standards on a temporary, ongoing basis.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Paint Shop Operator:

• Safely load and unload components from the paint line, maintaining steady flow throughout and minimising production stoppages.
• Prepare parts before painting, ensuring correct orientation, spacing and appropriate racking or hanging.
• Inspect components before and after painting, checking for cleanliness, coating coverage, defects and damage.
• Identify and remove nonconforming components, escalating quality concerns promptly.
• Handle components carefully throughout the process to minimise the risk of damage or contamination.
• Monitor workflow and work closely with paint operators and material handlers to maintain first-in, first-out principles.
• Support production targets by identifying and helping to prevent bottlenecks within the paint line process.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all relevant work instructions relating to PPE, component handling and quality documentation.

The Ideal Paint Shop Operator:

• The Paint Line Operative must be able to follow established production processes and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting components for cleanliness, coating quality, defects and damage.
• Ability to prepare and position components correctly for the painting process.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining required quality and safety standards.
• Good awareness of production flow and the importance of minimising line stoppages.
• Careful approach to component handling to prevent contamination and damage.
• Ability to maintain appropriate 5S workplace standards.
• Commitment to following PPE, handling and quality documentation requirements.

Ready to take on this exciting Paint Shop Operator role? Apply now with a copy of your CV. If shortlisted, our team will contact you for a detailed discussion. All applications are treated with the utmost confidentiality.