We are currently looking for a Paint Technician

A little about us:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role:

The primary purpose of this role is to support the final assembly processes in all areas of the business. The main purpose being to ensure a smooth production process of Boxer AIT vehicles including full prep, mask and painting of Boxer vehicle. You will be painting individual parts, ‘vehicle complete’, supporting finished vehicle inspection & completing in process paint touch-ups.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Undertake Painting of various components on the Boxer Military vehicle to ensure no interference with the Assembly Process

·         Painting components and minor paint repairs, Touch Up and stencil all Components.

·         Safely handling parts.

·         Ensuring preservation of sensitive and high-value components during the vehicle paint processes.

·         Work within the team and liaise with engineering and production departments to ensure all resources are available ahead of each painting activity.

• Raising Process concerns and driving process improvements. Embracing continuous improvement principles.

·         Being flexible with working shift patterns with the businesses production demands.

What we’re looking for:

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

·         Experience preparing & masking HGV or military vehicles.

·         Experience of delivering paint application processes in a tightly governed / quality-controlled industry (defence / aerospace / marine).

·         Experience applying Polyurethane based paint materials.

·         Experienced in setting up, using & cleaning down airless pump application systems.

·         Knowledgeable in the setup, control & operation of vehicle spray booths.

·         Experienced in completion of touch-ups on vehicles / products.

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

·         Competitive salary

·         Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

·         Half-day Friday

·         Life assurance scheme

·         Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Additional Holidays & other Long Service rewards

·         Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s

·         Cycle to work Scheme

·         Free on-site car parking

·         On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Painting and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.