Industrial Paint Sprayer
Location: Ossett
Shift: Monday to Thursday, 12-hour night shifts
Overtime: Available on Fridays
Salary: Dependent on experience
About Hartwell
Hartwell Manufacturing is a family-run engineering business with nearly 50 years of experience delivering high-quality acoustic enclosures and heavy steel fabrication projects. From our Ossett headquarters, we support clients in the power, data centre and industrial sectors with engineered solutions built on precision, collaboration and reliability. The culture is hands-on, team-focused and proud of the work we produce.
The Role
As demand continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Industrial Paint Sprayer to join our night shift team.
This is a hands-on spraying role working on large fabricated steel structures, acoustic enclosures and heavy industrial products. We are looking for someone who has already sprayed large-scale items in a production or engineering environment.
This role would suit someone with experience spraying large steel fabrications, commercial vehicle bodies, coach-built products, tipper bodies, box vans, trailers, plant equipment, agricultural machinery, structural steel or other large industrial components.
The scale of the work is important. This is not a small parts spraying role, decorative spraying role or general labouring position. We need someone who understands industrial coatings, large surfaces, coating thickness, preparation standards and working at pace in a production-led environment.
The role reports to the Paint Supervisor and operates on a Monday to Thursday night shift pattern, working 12-hour shifts, with overtime available on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and spraying large steel structures and fabricated components to customer specifications
Applying industrial coatings to the required finish and coating thickness
Using airless, air-assisted airless spray pumps and conventional pressure pot spray guns
Working with two-pack paint systems, including epoxy primers
Mixing and preparing paints accurately prior to application
Spraying large-scale items such as enclosures, fabrications, frames, bodies or similar industrial products
Checking surface preparation and coating quality throughout the process
Working efficiently to support production schedules and deadlines
Maintaining strong health and safety standards at all times
Keeping the paint area clean, organised and safe
Working independently where required, while supporting the wider paint team
Working at height and, where required, in confined spaces
Completing a spray test as part of the recruitment process
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience as an Industrial Paint Sprayer working on large-scale products
Experience spraying large steel fabrications, commercial vehicle bodies, trailers, tipper bodies, box vans, plant, machinery, structural steel or similar
Strong experience using airless, air-assisted airless or pressure pot spray equipment
Good working knowledge of industrial coatings and two-pack paint systems
Ability to achieve the required finish and coating thickness
Comfortable working on large surfaces and heavy industrial products
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, coachbuilding or commercial vehicle body environment
A reliable, practical and quality-focused approach
Good attention to detail and pride in the finished product
Able to follow instructions, specifications and health and safety procedures
Comfortable working nights in a busy production environment
Willing to complete a spray test prior to any job offer
Qualifications
TTP, Train the Painter, would be advantageous
ICATS, Industrial Coating Applicator Training Scheme, would be advantageous
AQA paint training, apprenticeship or other relevant paint training would be advantageous
Relevant hands-on industry experience will always be considered
Important
We are looking for candidates who have sprayed large industrial or commercial products. Suitable backgrounds may include steel fabrication, acoustic enclosures, coachbuilding, commercial vehicle bodies, tipper bodies, trailers, box vans, plant, agricultural machinery, structural steel or similar large-scale work.
This role is unlikely to suit candidates whose experience is mainly small car panels, smart repair, furniture spraying, domestic decorating or general paint shop labouring.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23.12 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What large-scale products have you sprayed before?
- Have you sprayed commercial vehicle bodies, trailers, tipper bodies, box vans, steel fabrications, plant or machinery?
- What spray equipment have you used: airless, air-assisted airless, pressure pot or conventional spray guns?
- Have you worked with two-pack paints or epoxy primers?
Work Location: In person
