Automotive Paint Technician

4 weeks ago

Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Full time

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Paint Strategy and Operations are responsible for the delivery of painted vehicle bodies to the standard and specifications as set out by the AML production requirements. You will be required to inspect, tack-off and spray-paint vehicles in Etch Primer, Primer, Base Coat or Clear Coat either on main line or in repair area.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Meeting targets in terms of both productivity and quality.
  • Inspect vehicles to ensure no body defects, prior to painting.
  • Prepare vehicles for spraying e.g. apply adhesion promoter, de-greasing and tacking off as required.
  • Hand spray vehicles and substrate components to an acceptable AML standard.
  • Ensure correct application of base coats and clear coats.
  • Ensure appropriate removal of any contaminants/dirt between coats.
  • Set up, maintain, and clean hoods and airlines.
  • Maintain daily liaison with purchased service contractors, Group Leaders and Lead Technicians regarding issues including those that may compromise quality or productivity.
  • Occasional work in other areas e.g. prep and polish, as business needs dictate.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will ideally have a recognised apprenticeship or skilled experience in a similar position. Additionally, successful candidates will also ideally have one of the following:

  • BTEC Certificate/Diploma in Vehicle Technology levels 2 and 3
  • City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Vehicle Systems and Body and Paint Maintenance
  • City & Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations
  • Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) awards in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Refinishing) levels 1 to 3

We will also be looking for:

  • Experience in a similar Manufacturing/Production Paint spraying role, working to world class standards, ideally within an Automotive Environment.
  • Must have demonstrated experience in Luxury Automotive painting, and vehicle graphic / decal application.
  • Paint shop preparation and spray booths and experience.
  • Hand Eye co-ordination to maintain a smooth and even paint film.
  • Be happy to undertake bi-annual lung function test.
  • Be happy to undertake annual HAV monitoring test.
  • Normal Colour Vision.
  • This is a role that is track tied and requires the incumbent to be on their feet for the entirety of the shift.
  • Flexibility to work shift patterns, overtime, weekends to achieve production targets.
  • Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary

Offered on a Fixed-Term Contract basis until 31st Dec 2024.

Volume protection contractual overtime arrangements are in place to ensure required production demands can be met. Stand up and Stand down balances are managed as part of each employees Working Time Account (WTA).

All production employees are required to align with fixed holidays throughout the year in line with production shutdowns. Your annual leave ‘floating days’ are on a pro-rota basis based on your start date and can be taken outside of those shutdowns.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

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