General Operative / Painter
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare steel surfaces for painting, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, grit blasting or other surface preparation methods as required.
- Apply paint, primers, coatings and protective finishes using brushes, rollers, spray equipment or other appropriate methods to achieve consistent, high-quality results.
- Mix and prepare paint and coatings to specified ratios, ensuring correct coverage and finish while minimising waste.
- Inspect finished work for quality, completeness and adherence to specifications; rectify defects and touch up as necessary to meet company standards.
- Undertake general operative duties in the yard and workshop including loading and unloading materials, moving stock, basic fabrication support and packaging finished items for dispatch.
- Operate mechanical handling equipment (e.g., pallet trucks, forklifts) where authorised and trained; ensure safe use and daily checks are completed.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area; ensure tools, equipment and materials are stored correctly to prevent damage and reduce risk.
- Follow all health & safety procedures, including use of PPE, COSHH guidance for handling paints and solvents, and reporting hazards or incidents promptly.
- Assist colleagues with general branch duties when required and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and customer service.
- Complete and maintain accurate records and paperwork related to jobs, materials used, and quality checks as required by the branch.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager to support branch performance and customer satisfaction.
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