Senior Paint Sprayer
Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK Location: NEWPORT, GB The Senior Paint Sprayer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the painting process at CAF Newport, ensuring that all painting tasks meet CAF's special process requirements and high standards of quality. This role includes a combination of hands-on painting work and leadership responsibilities, managing both the painting team and the paint stores. The Senior Paint Sprayer will play a critical role in optimising the painting process, reducing costs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Functions and Responsibilities
Carry out high-quality spray-painting work on trains and trams, ensuring all surfaces meet the required standards in line with CAF's special process and customer specifications. Lead a team of paint sprayers, providing guidance and oversight to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard, including mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring proper training and skill development. Oversee the painting process from start to finish, ensuring that all procedures are followed and implementing 5S practices (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) to ensure an organised and efficient work environment. Manage the paint stores, including ordering materials, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring paints are stored under the correct conditions. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure materials are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. Ensure all work adheres to CAF’s special process standards, with strict compliance to quality control measures. Conduct regular inspections to ensure that the paint application is free from defects and meets CAF’s quality benchmarks. Coordinate with the Production Manager and Team Leaders to ensure that painting schedules are aligned with project timelines and contribute to planning efforts to ensure that paint resources are utilised efficiently across multiple projects. Ensure all painting tasks are conducted in line with health and safety regulations, minimising risk and maintaining a safe working environment for the entire team, ensuring that PPE is worn and maintained according to company policy. Lead initiatives to improve the painting process, reduce material waste, and enhance overall efficiency, including engaging in problem-solving using techniques such as the 5 Whys and Fishbone (root cause analysis) to identify and resolve issues. Required Professional Experience
Essential Skills for the Role: Significant experience of paint spraying, including experience in a senior or supervisory role, ideally in an industrial or automotive setting. Extensive knowledge of various spray-painting techniques and equipment, including electrostatic, air-assisted, and HVLP systems. Knowledge of compliance standards in line with CAF’s special process requirements and experience working within a highly regulated environment. Proven ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and ensure high levels of performance. Experience implementing and maintaining 5S principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ability to use problem-solving tools such as Fishbone Diagrams and 5 Whys to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency. Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and ensure efficient use of resources and materials. In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations related to industrial painting processes, with experience ensuring compliance within the workplace. Benefits
25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option. Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits. Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary. Free Eye Tests for all DSE users. Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions. Cycle to Work scheme. Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits. Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers. 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line. Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development. 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value. Dedicated Women’s Network. Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant.
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Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK Location: NEWPORT, GB The Senior Paint Sprayer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the painting process at CAF Newport, ensuring that all painting tasks meet CAF's special process requirements and high standards of quality. This role includes a combination of hands-on painting work and leadership responsibilities, managing both the painting team and the paint stores. The Senior Paint Sprayer will play a critical role in optimising the painting process, reducing costs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Functions and Responsibilities
Carry out high-quality spray-painting work on trains and trams, ensuring all surfaces meet the required standards in line with CAF's special process and customer specifications. Lead a team of paint sprayers, providing guidance and oversight to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard, including mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring proper training and skill development. Oversee the painting process from start to finish, ensuring that all procedures are followed and implementing 5S practices (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) to ensure an organised and efficient work environment. Manage the paint stores, including ordering materials, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring paints are stored under the correct conditions. Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure materials are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. Ensure all work adheres to CAF’s special process standards, with strict compliance to quality control measures. Conduct regular inspections to ensure that the paint application is free from defects and meets CAF’s quality benchmarks. Coordinate with the Production Manager and Team Leaders to ensure that painting schedules are aligned with project timelines and contribute to planning efforts to ensure that paint resources are utilised efficiently across multiple projects. Ensure all painting tasks are conducted in line with health and safety regulations, minimising risk and maintaining a safe working environment for the entire team, ensuring that PPE is worn and maintained according to company policy. Lead initiatives to improve the painting process, reduce material waste, and enhance overall efficiency, including engaging in problem-solving using techniques such as the 5 Whys and Fishbone (root cause analysis) to identify and resolve issues. Required Professional Experience
Essential Skills for the Role: Significant experience of paint spraying, including experience in a senior or supervisory role, ideally in an industrial or automotive setting. Extensive knowledge of various spray-painting techniques and equipment, including electrostatic, air-assisted, and HVLP systems. Knowledge of compliance standards in line with CAF’s special process requirements and experience working within a highly regulated environment. Proven ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and ensure high levels of performance. Experience implementing and maintaining 5S principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ability to use problem-solving tools such as Fishbone Diagrams and 5 Whys to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency. Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and ensure efficient use of resources and materials. In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations related to industrial painting processes, with experience ensuring compliance within the workplace. Benefits
25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option. Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits. Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary. Free Eye Tests for all DSE users. Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions. Cycle to Work scheme. Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits. Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers. 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line. Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development. 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value. Dedicated Women’s Network. Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant.
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