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Paint Department Operatives

Paint Shop Operatives – Automotive Manufacturing We are recruiting Paint Shop Operatives to join a busy automotive manufacturing site. This is a hands-on production role working within the paint department, helping to…

Engineering
Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 19 August 2026

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Paint Shop Operatives – Automotive Manufacturing

We are recruiting Paint Shop Operatives to join a busy automotive manufacturing site.

This is a hands-on production role working within the paint department, helping to ensure vehicle components and finished products meet the required quality standards.

Duties will include:

Preparing vehicle parts and panels ready for painting

Masking, sanding, polishing and general surface preparation

Carrying out visual quality checks and identifying paint defects

Reworking or finishing components where required

Loading and unloading parts within the paint process

Following production, quality and health & safety procedures

Keeping the work area clean and organised

Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets

Previous experience within automotive, manufacturing, paint shop, bodyshop or production environments would be advantageous, although full training may be provided for the right candidates.

You will need to be:

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Able to follow detailed work instructions

Quality focused with good attention to detail

Happy carrying out practical, repetitive work

Able to work effectively as part of a team

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