Spray Painter

About MV Fruehauf, Grantham

Fruehauf Trailers is a globally recognised leader in the manufacturing of high-quality commercial tipping trailers, with a proud heritage dating back over a century. Originating in the United States, Fruehauf has established itself as a trusted name in the transport industry, known for innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence. Our UK operations are based in Grantham, where we produce a wide range of industry-leading trailers designed to meet the demands of modern logistics. As part of our team, you will be joining a company with a strong reputation and a commitment to growth, offering excellent career prospects, training, and development opportunities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Trailer Manufacture Painters:

You will be responsible for painting trailers/tippers; both new builds and refurbishment jobs. Duties include:

· Preparing surfaces

· Mixing paints

· Spraying to a high standard

· Polishing finished work

· Rectifying any snags to ensure a flawless result

Requirements & Qualifications:

· Previous experience in a similar environment (commercial vehicles, plant, or industrial painting preferred)

· Strong attention to detail

· Committed to delivering top-quality work

· Able to prepare, mask, mix, spray, polish and finish to the highest standard

· Able to identify and use the correct paints and materials

· Ability to read technical documentation and instructions. Due to this, and the importance of Health & Safety, you should have a good standard of written and spoken English

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment

· Adherence to health and safety regulations within a manufacturing setting

Benefits:

· Competitive hourly rate and overtime opportunities.

· Supportive team environment with progression opportunities.

· Company Pension scheme

· Stable and long-term employment in a growing industry

· 25 days holidays plus bank holidays

· Free onsite parking

39 hours per week

Days: Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 15:00 and Friday 06:00 to 11:00 (Day Rate: £15+ ph)

Nights: Monday to Thursday 15:00 to 00:00 and Friday 15:00 to 20:00 (Night Rate: Day rate x1.25)

Please email all applications to [email protected] and include your CV and any other relevant information with your application including your availability

Fruehauf is an Equal Opportunities employer: We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Fruehauf provides a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note we will check your right to work in the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 39.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grantham NG31 6JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Grantham NG31 6JB (preferred)

Work Location: In person