Production Operative

**The Company**:
Located in Malvern, Worcestershire, Morgan Motor Company is an innovative British sports car manufacturer; offering a fitting antidote to mass-produced automotive manufacturing, bringing with it an exceptional mix of traditional craftsmanship and appropriate modern technology.

**Department overview**:
This role is part of production team, primarily working within the paint shop to ensure that cars are prepped to the highest standard before being shipped to satisfied clients

**Job Purpose**

1. To ensure all components are prepped to the highest standard

2. To contribute to the wider production department, by upskilling in other core areas

3. To ensure all duties are carried out to the highest quality standards

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

Some of the core duties are:
**Surface Preparation**:

- Cleaning surfaces to remove dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
- Sanding or grinding surfaces to create a smooth base for painting.

**Paint Mixing and Matching**:

- Mixing paints to achieve the desired colour and consistency.
- Matching paint colours to specifications or samples.

**Paint Application**:

- Ensuring even coverage and adherence to thickness specifications.

**Quality Control**:

- Inspecting painted items for defects, such as runs, sags, or uneven coverage.
- Touching up or reworking defects to meet quality standards.
- Conducting final inspections of the work you carry out to ensure the finished product meets all specifications.

**Equipment Maintenance**:

- Cleaning and maintaining painting equipment and tools, such as spray guns and brushes.
- Performing routine checks and troubleshooting equipment to ensure it is in good working order.

**Safety and Compliance**:

- Following safety protocols and procedures to handle hazardous materials safely.
- Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and coveralls

**Collaboration and Communication**:

- Coordinating with other team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Communicating any issues or delays to supervisors or relevant departments.

**Continuous Improvement**:

- Identifying opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Participating in training sessions to stay updated on new techniques and safety procedures.

**Health & Safety**

All colleagues have a duty of following Health and Safety and adhering to any H&S policies and practices when undertaking their role.

**Essential experience**
- Ideally to have undertaken a Vehicle Body Craft Studies course. PPG Autocolor paint specialist course or other motor factors courses.
- To have proven experience in an automotive paint, body shop or repair centre environment.
- Previous experience of working within the automotive sector

**Terms and Benefits**
- 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Salary from £26K (negotiable based on experience)
- 33 days holiday per year
- Pension scheme (5% contribution from Morgan)
- Opt-in Private medical insurance (BUPA)
- Cycle2work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Enhanced paternity, maternity & sick pay benefits

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,500.00-£39,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Malvern WR14 2LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person