Role Information
- Job Title: Painter
- Salary: £34,000
- Location: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
- Start date: September 2026
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role
The Painter is responsible for carrying out high-quality paint touch-ups and detailed finishing work on manufactured containers, ensuring products meet defined quality, durability, and appearance standards. The role supports overall manufacturing output by maintaining finish integrity and supporting rework and rectification activities where required. Working as part of a multidisciplinary manufacturing team, the Painter ensures all work is carried out to the highest professional and technical standards while maintaining a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Prepping, sanding, applying body filler, priming and painting shelters and component parts.
- Mix and prime paint by weight and volume in accordance with paint manufacturer’s specifications.
- Prepare parts and shelters to time, cost and quality targets.
- Adhere to Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
- Work in accordance with paint shop procedures (housekeeping and good working practices).
- Shift work and overtime may be required due to projected manufacturing demands.
- Clean and maintain spray equipment.
- Apply undercoat to deployable shelters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a manufacturing, assembly, or vehicle build environment.
- Experience working within a regulated or quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Technical skills/education and proven experience in a professional paint spraying role.
- Ability to use HVLP gravity spray guns, as well as pressure pot.
- Knowledge of sandblasting (desirable).
- Able to work well within a team and follow training with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow processes and instructions.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with other stakeholders.
- Red Seal Painter preferred but not required (will consider equivalent of 5,400 hours of practical experience in an automotive painter occupation).
- Full‑time working onsite would be required.
- Successful candidate will be required to obtain BPSS.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on specialist deployable shelter and defence‑related products.
- Development of advanced paint preparation, coating, and finishing techniques.
- Exposure to industry‑standard paint systems, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
- Opportunity to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary manufacturing team.
- Involvement in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience working within a regulated and quality‑focused manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to broaden skills across manufacturing, assembly, and production activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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