
Paint and Yard Operative
- Winsford, Cheshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, your duties will be to carry out industrial surface preparation and protective coating applications to plant machinery and componentsJob Description:Major Job Functions
- Perform mechanical and manual surface preparation including grinding, cleaning, masking and priming
- Operate blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, old paint, and other contaminants.
- Assess surface conditions prior to coating to ensure proper preparation standards
- Mask and protect surrounding areas to prevent overspray and contamination.
- Apply protective coatings using spray, brush, and roller techniques
- Inspect painted products to ensure finish meets company quality standards
- Carry out machine movements using the most appropriate tools/equipment, that could include slinging, forklift truck, cranage, etc.
- Refuel machines as required.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
- Annual Bonus
- Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
- Access to company share scheme
- Up to 7% pension (matched by company)
- life insurance
- Overtime
- General PC Skills
- Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team
- Effective problem solver
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
- Motivated and dynamic self-starter with positive attitude
- Understanding of Industrial Paint processes, cleaning and application techniques
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- H&S policy awareness and commitments
- Mix and handle paint and thinners safely and according to manufacturer’s data sheets (MSDS) Perform routine maintenance and care of spray painting equipment
- Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned and stored properly at the end of each day, reflecting our commitment to efficiency, safety, and reducing environmental impact through proper tool maintenance.
- Preliminary assessment of machine condition reporting any damage or missing items through the appropriate channels.
- Maintain and clean painting equipment and spray booths for optimal operation
- Follow safety protocols rigorously, ensuring all work is compliant with health and safety policies, and report any concerns to maintain a safe working environment, in line with environmental regulations.
- Follow risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH guidelines
- ICATS trained (desirable)
- Counterbalance Forklift truck licence is an advantage
- NPORS licence or equivalent (desirable)
- Appointed persons certificate in the management of lifting operations (desirable)