Senior Paint Technician

Role Overview 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