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Paint Prepper

Gi Group
Northolt Mandeville · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£13.5 – £13.6 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Northolt Mandeville, Greater London
Category
Engineering
We're looking for a Paint Prep / Parts Preparation Technician to prepare manufactured parts and components for the painting and finishing process. You'll ensure parts are cleaned, inspected, masked, sanded and correctly staged so they meet quality standards and are ready for efficient painting. Location: Ruislip, London Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:18pm Pay rate: £13.60 per hour Key Responsibilities for Paint Prepper: Prepare metal and manufactured parts for painting, coating, or finishing Clean, degrease, sand, grind, scuff and prepare surfaces as required Remove dirt, oil, grease, rust, scale, burrs and other contaminants Mask and plug areas that must not receive paint/coating Inspect parts for defects, surface imperfections and damage prior to painting Carry out minor surface repairs/corrections as needed Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications and production schedules Stage and identify parts for the paint department Load/unload, rack, hang or position parts for processing Operate hand tools, power tools, sanders, grinders and prep equipment safely Complete quality checks before parts move to the next operation Maintain a clean, organised work area and meet housekeeping standards Communicate any issues with parts, equipment or requirements to supervisors/quality Skills & Requirements for Paint Prepper: Manufacturing/metal preparation/painting/finishing experience preferred Able to read and follow basic work instructions and production drawings Confident using hand and power tools Good attention to detail and able to spot surface defects Works well independently and as part of a team Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious Comfortable with repetitive physical tasks in a manufacturing environment Willing to learn company-specific processes and equipment Work Environment: Workshop/manufacturing production setting Standing for long periods and handling metal parts Exposure to adhesives, polishing compounds and light machinery PPE such as gloves, eye protection and masks required depending on tasks Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
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