Manpower working in partnership with Aston Martin are hiring for 2024! Join the team and be part of the iconic brand's legacy, crafting luxury performance cars in a state-of-the-art facility. Job Purpose: 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 Responsibilities & Tasks: 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 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 Qualifications & Experience: The successful candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship or skilled experience in a similar position. Additionally, successful candidates will also require: Normal Colour Vision Hand Eye co-ordination to maintain a smooth and even paint film Bi-annual lung function test Annual HAV monitoring test Paint shop preparation and spray booths as well as any repair area required within site Experience in a similar role is required Additionally, nationally recognised qualifications such as those listed below are highly advantageous: 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. Key Responsibilities & Tasks: 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 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 Benefits: 34 Days annual pro rata holidays to include shut down periods. Bonus Incentives Overtime available. Progression opportunities Travel Opportunities. Mypath Development benefits Pension contribution Hours: Double Days 6am to 2pm Monday - Thursday 6am - 12 Friday 2pm to 1am Monday To Friday Shifts may vary depending on business needs 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. Aston Martin understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people. Interested? Please call Manpower or apply online today