Training Opportunity - Paint Line Technician
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO3 5GF |
| Company: | Unipart Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1955 |
Summary
Job Advert
New opportunity now live for 7 Trainees to build the future of high-end cars!
Got a passion for cars but no experience? No problem. We are looking for 7 hard-working candidates to join our latest training
scheme...
What we offer:
* Full, comprehensive training from day one.
* A fast-paced manufacturing environment working with premium products.
* A clear path into the automotive industry.
* A day shift (8am-4pm) initial working pattern, moving to a fortnightly working pattern which attracts an extra 20% pay (week 1
: 6am-2pm / week 2 : 2pm-10pm)
What we need from you:
* A "can-do" attitude and a willingness to work hard.
* Comfort working in a manufacturing setting (this includes wearing full-face mask PPE).
* A love for high-end automotive excellence.
* After training, a willingness to work a fortnightly pattern as above which attracts 20% extra pay as shift premium
Job Purpose
To train in all aspects of the preparation and finishing of polymer, metal and composite components which require spray painting,
to a high quality standard. This role feeds into becoming a trained Paint line technician and the career opportunity to become a
Senior Paint Line Technician, and potentially Paint Line painter.
To train in the following disciplines, with the guidance and supervision of a dedicated trainer:
* To be able to prepare components to the required standard, within an expected time (where possible) and below a required scrap
target, ready for spray painting using hand and pneumatic tools and techniques to achieve results
* To be able to polish painted components to a required standard, removing paint defects and achieving the required surface
finish, within an expected time (where possible), and below a scrap and rework target, using hand and pneumatic tools and
techniques to achieve results
* To be able to rework defective parts to help reduce department scrap levels and meet customer schedules
* To understand departmental KPIs and how you can support your team in resolving issues, when they cannot be met
* To understand what cleaning and maintenance activities are required to ensure the prep and polish facility operates efficiently
and safely
* To understand how to complete administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner
* To understand how your equipment is maintained and kept in a safe and operational condition
Principle Responsibilities
* To follow the instructions of the trainers and team leaders
* To ensure your work area is kept in a tidy condition and you follow and participate in maintaining the 5S principals and
standards
* All employees have a duty of care to follow / adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing (HSEW) procedures, and to
challenge unsafe acts & behaviours
* Report all incidents, hazards, near misses to minimise / eliminate the risk of potential further incidents occurring
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* No previous experience is required, but a passion for quality and perfecting a skilled trade is essential
* Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment is desirable
* Strong attention to detail, a ‘keen’ eye for spotting surface defects, as well as good hand-eye coordination and a hands-on
approach to work
* Patience and care to produce parts to the desired high quality standards
* A genuine desire to learn a skilled trade, which will require skills to be learned and relearned as your skills develop into a
long-term career
* Punctuality and reliability to be able to support a manufacturing team is a non-negotiable requirement
* Knowledge of spray painting processes is an advantage but not essential
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and speak up if you are in doubt
* Flexibility in being able to adapt to the changing demands and different parts
* Resilience and persistence to stick with a challenge
* Strong communication skills and confidence to ask questions to fulfil training requirements
* Self-motivated to keep your area clean, tools in good condition and yourself safe by adhering to PPE requirements at all times
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels
* Ability to work well with others in a team environment, providing input and feedback in a helpful manner
* To be able to receive feedback in a positive way, so as to learn and adapt to improve your skills and widen your knowledge, and
not take it personally
* To be able to actively listen to instructions and technical information
New opportunity now live for 7 Trainees to build the future of high-end cars!
Got a passion for cars but no experience? No problem. We are looking for 7 hard-working candidates to join our latest training
scheme...
What we offer:
* Full, comprehensive training from day one.
* A fast-paced manufacturing environment working with premium products.
* A clear path into the automotive industry.
* A day shift (8am-4pm) initial working pattern, moving to a fortnightly working pattern which attracts an extra 20% pay (week 1
: 6am-2pm / week 2 : 2pm-10pm)
What we need from you:
* A "can-do" attitude and a willingness to work hard.
* Comfort working in a manufacturing setting (this includes wearing full-face mask PPE).
* A love for high-end automotive excellence.
* After training, a willingness to work a fortnightly pattern as above which attracts 20% extra pay as shift premium
Job Purpose
To train in all aspects of the preparation and finishing of polymer, metal and composite components which require spray painting,
to a high quality standard. This role feeds into becoming a trained Paint line technician and the career opportunity to become a
Senior Paint Line Technician, and potentially Paint Line painter.
To train in the following disciplines, with the guidance and supervision of a dedicated trainer:
* To be able to prepare components to the required standard, within an expected time (where possible) and below a required scrap
target, ready for spray painting using hand and pneumatic tools and techniques to achieve results
* To be able to polish painted components to a required standard, removing paint defects and achieving the required surface
finish, within an expected time (where possible), and below a scrap and rework target, using hand and pneumatic tools and
techniques to achieve results
* To be able to rework defective parts to help reduce department scrap levels and meet customer schedules
* To understand departmental KPIs and how you can support your team in resolving issues, when they cannot be met
* To understand what cleaning and maintenance activities are required to ensure the prep and polish facility operates efficiently
and safely
* To understand how to complete administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner
* To understand how your equipment is maintained and kept in a safe and operational condition
Principle Responsibilities
* To follow the instructions of the trainers and team leaders
* To ensure your work area is kept in a tidy condition and you follow and participate in maintaining the 5S principals and
standards
* All employees have a duty of care to follow / adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing (HSEW) procedures, and to
challenge unsafe acts & behaviours
* Report all incidents, hazards, near misses to minimise / eliminate the risk of potential further incidents occurring
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* No previous experience is required, but a passion for quality and perfecting a skilled trade is essential
* Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment is desirable
* Strong attention to detail, a ‘keen’ eye for spotting surface defects, as well as good hand-eye coordination and a hands-on
approach to work
* Patience and care to produce parts to the desired high quality standards
* A genuine desire to learn a skilled trade, which will require skills to be learned and relearned as your skills develop into a
long-term career
* Punctuality and reliability to be able to support a manufacturing team is a non-negotiable requirement
* Knowledge of spray painting processes is an advantage but not essential
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and speak up if you are in doubt
* Flexibility in being able to adapt to the changing demands and different parts
* Resilience and persistence to stick with a challenge
* Strong communication skills and confidence to ask questions to fulfil training requirements
* Self-motivated to keep your area clean, tools in good condition and yourself safe by adhering to PPE requirements at all times
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels
* Ability to work well with others in a team environment, providing input and feedback in a helpful manner
* To be able to receive feedback in a positive way, so as to learn and adapt to improve your skills and widen your knowledge, and
not take it personally
* To be able to actively listen to instructions and technical information