Industrial Spray Operative

Fleming-Agri Products is a highly successful manufacturer of machinery for Agriculture and Countryside Care. Based in Newbuildings, Fleming Agri Products currently has over 110 employees working in a modern purpose-built factory. The company has an extensive dealer network throughout the UK and Ireland and exports products to several European countries as well as Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

Due to continued growth and pending new spray facilities, Fleming-Agri Products require an Industrial Spray Painter to join our ever-growing team.

(job ref: SPR 20-06)

Essential:

·         1 year’s previous Spray Experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

·         Previous experience of product quality control.

·         Ability to work to meet production target times and ensure product quality levels are maintained.

·         Must be willing to undergo all necessary training when required, keeping up to date with changing spray techniques, equipment, paints etc.

Desired:

·         Knowledge of the farming industry and agricultural machinery [Preferred].

·         Experience working within the farming industry [Preferred].

Job Description – Principle Functions/Responsibilities:

To work as part of the production team, to ensure efficiency and quality in the application of paint on all products. A high level of health and safety is also required at all times.

·         Ensure efficiency and productivity in the spray house is maintained at all times.

·         Ensure product quality levels are maintained at all times when spraying products.

·         Ensure quality control procedures are maintained in the production process.

·         Undergo all necessary training when required, keeping up to date with changing spray techniques, equipment, paints etc.

·         Carry out appropriate maintenance of equipment and facilities.

·         Maintain a clean and tidy spray area at all times including daily clean ups (flushing guns and pots and cleaning all equipment on a daily basis) and weekly clean ups (clean out fans and booths, change filter paper, store paint dust & used solvents for recycling).

·         Shift work will be part of your job rotation.

·         Health and Safety.

·         Ensure that all Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to in line with the company’s health and safety policy.

·         Highlight any issues of health and safety to your team leaders immediately.

·         Promote a safe and healthy working environment for all members of staff. Report faulty equipment to your team leader at the earliest opportunity.

·         Ensure all required PPE is worn and maintained in good condition.

Must be willing to work shift patterns and overtime when required. (Shift Patterns: Days, Saturdays, Evenings and Nights)

In return:

·         Opportunity to further develop a career in Industrial spraying.

·         Company profit share bonus.

·         up to a maximum 252 hours annual leave.

·         on-site parking.

·         Self service canteen facilities.

·         Remuneration based on experience.

Closing date for returning completed application forms is Friday 21st May 2021.

COVID-19 precautions

·         Personal protective equipment provided or required

·         Temperature screenings

·         Social distancing guidelines in place

·         Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

We carried out detailed risk assessments within our factory and office. Risk assessments on specific job roles and functions were also completed. Based on these assessments, social distancing, increased hygiene and PPE measures have been put in place.