Painter / Fitter in Oakham, Rutland

Painter / Fitter | Mon-Fri | Day Shifts | £35k Per Annum | Oakham LE15

We are looking for a practical, versatile and hands-on Painter / Fitter to join our workshop team.

The role will involve preparing, painting and finishing a wide range of machinery, equipment and fabricated products, from handheld motors and mechanical components to winch trailers and shipping containers.

Alongside painting and finishing, the successful candidate will assist with fitting, assembly and general manufacturing workshop tasks. This is a varied role suited to someone with a broad range of practical skills, a willingness to turn their hand to different jobs and a commitment to producing quality work.

Experience in machining and knowledge of welding techniques would be an advantage, although these are not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, masking and other preparation work.
• Apply primers, paints and protective coatings using suitable application methods and equipment.
• Ensure all machinery, equipment and components are finished to a high standard.
• Carry out fitting, assembly and general mechanical workshop tasks.
• Assist with the manufacture, preparation and refurbishment of machinery, trailers, containers and associated equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, drilling and modifying components as required.
• Support general manufacturing and fabrication activities within the workshop.
• Carry out basic quality checks and inspect completed work for defects or imperfections.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean, organised and safe condition.
• Follow workshop procedures, production priorities and health and safety requirements.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.

Essential experience

• Practical experience in painting, surface preparation, fitting, assembly or a similar workshop-based role.
• Good manual skills and the ability to use hand tools and power tools confidently.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing quality work.
• A flexible, hands-on approach to a varied workload.
• A reliable attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safe working practices.

Desirable experience

• Industrial or machinery spray painting and protective coatings.
• Mechanical fitting, assembly or equipment refurbishment.
• General manufacturing or fabrication workshop experience.
• An understanding of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Machining experience, including drilling, turning, milling or similar processes.
• Experience working with trailers, plant, machinery, motors or metalwork.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, apply or call Alex (phone number removed)

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.