Senior Paint Technician
CV-LibraryPortsmouth, HampshirepermanentPosted: 25 June 2026
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On behalf of our client, a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business, we are currently recruiting a Senior Paint Technician to join their experienced production team in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, reducing paint defects, and ensuring products are finished to the highest possible standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, spray paint, and polish components to meet quality and customer standards.
* Apply primer, base, and topcoats to achieve high-quality finishes.
* Operate paint booths and semi-automated paint lines while maintaining production targets.
* Inspect completed work, identify defects, and support quality improvements.
* Assist with rework activities to minimise waste and maintain delivery schedules.
* Train and support painters and trainees by sharing best practices and technical knowledge.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
* Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to high housekeeping and safety standards.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures at all times.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience as a Paint Technician within Automotive, Aerospace or similar manufacturing sector.
* Strong knowledge of paint preparation, application, polishing, and finishing processes.
* Ability to apply primer, base coat, and topcoat finishes to a high cosmetic standard.
* Experience identifying and rectifying paint defects and carrying out quality inspections.
* Familiarity with pneumatic and manual hand tools within a production environment.
* Experience working with polymer, composite, or carbon fibre components would be advantageous.
* Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage workload effectively to meet production targets.
* Understanding of continuous improvement principles and waste reduction initiatives would be beneficial.
Benefits
* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and innovative manufacturing business.
* Career development and progression opportunities.
* 25 days annual + statutory holidays
* UGPP Pension Scheme
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Discounts and Offers
On behalf of our client, a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business, we are currently recruiting a Senior Paint Technician to join their experienced production team in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, reducing paint defects, and ensuring products are finished to the highest possible standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, spray paint, and polish components to meet quality and customer standards.
* Apply primer, base, and topcoats to achieve high-quality finishes.
* Operate paint booths and semi-automated paint lines while maintaining production targets.
* Inspect completed work, identify defects, and support quality improvements.
* Assist with rework activities to minimise waste and maintain delivery schedules.
* Train and support painters and trainees by sharing best practices and technical knowledge.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
* Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to high housekeeping and safety standards.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures at all times.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience as a Paint Technician within Automotive, Aerospace or similar manufacturing sector.
* Strong knowledge of paint preparation, application, polishing, and finishing processes.
* Ability to apply primer, base coat, and topcoat finishes to a high cosmetic standard.
* Experience identifying and rectifying paint defects and carrying out quality inspections.
* Familiarity with pneumatic and manual hand tools within a production environment.
* Experience working with polymer, composite, or carbon fibre components would be advantageous.
* Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage workload effectively to meet production targets.
* Understanding of continuous improvement principles and waste reduction initiatives would be beneficial.
Benefits
* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and innovative manufacturing business.
* Career development and progression opportunities.
* 25 days annual + statutory holidays
* UGPP Pension Scheme
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Discounts and Offers