Paint Sprayer and Vehicle Preparation Operative, Bicester

Wrightbus Refurbishment is a forward-thinking after sales division of Wrightbus, dedicated to revolutionising public transportation with environmentally friendly technology. Our mission is to provide efficient, sustainable, and innovative solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. Wrightbus Refurbishment supports Wrightbus as the fastest growing manufacturing company in Europe.We are therefore recruiting a Paint Sprayer and Vehicle Preparation Operative for the Bicester, Oxfordshire site. The successful candidate will be responsible forspray painting buses, to a high-quality finish, in line with customer specifications and to prepare all vehicles for the paint process in line with Company procedures.The Role: Responsible for the marking out and spraying of Basecoat and Direct gloss colours. Responsible for any touch up repairs and small paint repairs, prior to sign-off and vehicle delivery. Responsible for assisting paint preparation i.e., marking up vehicles prior to paint. Responsible for the safe operation of plant, equipment and/or hand tools associated with the paint-preparation&paint processes. Preparing aluminium panels using an orbital sander Preparing GRP panels and materials using orbital sander and various rubbing blocks Identifying and repairing small dents in all aluminium panels Identifying and repairing small imperfections in GRP products Masking of windows, door apertures, lights, etc.The Requirements: Time served as a Spray Painter and Vehicle Preparation Operative Experience of Spray Painting with Preparation knowledge Knowledge of Clear over base and 2 pack paint. Repairs to minor dents. Spot repairs to paintwork Use of Air Tools. Experience using Masking tape and masking paper.Experience preparing various types of materials, e.g., fibreglass The Benefits: Medicash Scheme Discount with local businesses and high street retailers Career Progression Shift Pattern: Early: Monday to Thursday 06:00 - 14:30 and Friday - 06:00 - 12:00 Late: Monday to Thursday 14:00 - 22:30 and Friday 12:00 - 18:00 Shifts are on a two-week rotation. Note:This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. TPBN1_UKTJ