Trainee Paint Sprayer / Paint Shop Operative
Hoyland, Barnsley | Full-Time | Immediate Start
Are you looking to start a career in manufacturing? Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in learning new skills? If you're reliable, motivated and eager to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Founded in 2000, Capital Compactors has grown to become one of the UK's leading manufacturers of waste compaction and baling equipment. Following consistent growth and success, we are now part of the IEG EMEA Group, strengthening our market presence and creating exciting opportunities for our employees.
Due to continued business growth, we're looking for a Trainee Sprayer / Paint Shop Operative to join our manufacturing team at our Hoyland, Barnsley facility. No previous paint spraying experience is required – full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Working Hours
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday
- 6:00am – 1:30pm (35 hours per week)
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Some flexibility available
- Bank Holidays off
The Role
As a Trainee Paint Sprayer, you'll learn all aspects of our industrial paint process under the guidance of experienced team members. You'll receive full training in preparing, painting and finishing a wide range of fabricated metal components while working safely and maintaining our high-quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn how to prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking and priming
- Train to apply industrial coatings using electrostatic spray equipment
- Assist with inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
- Help clean and maintain spray guns, paint booths and associated equipment
- Learn the safe handling, storage and disposal of paints and coatings
- Work efficiently to production schedules while maintaining quality
- Record materials used and completed work accurately
- Receive training in operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment (where required)
- Work closely with colleagues across the manufacturing team to support production
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Keen to learn a skilled trade and develop a long-term career
- Reliable, punctual and has a strong work ethic
- Practical and enjoys hands-on work
- Able to follow instructions and work safely
- Willing to learn new equipment, processes and techniques
- A good team player with a positive attitude
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Committed to producing high-quality work
Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a successful manufacturing business where you can learn new skills and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Capital Compactors IEG team.
Pay: £23,132.20 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnsley S74 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
