Skilled Paint Sprayer | Automotive Paint Technician | Vehicle Paint Sprayer

Ellesmere Port | Current pay £19.16 per hour, including shift allowance | Basic rate £16.18 per hour | Rotating shifts, Monday-Friday | Long-term opportunity

Introduction

Are you a skilled Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician looking for a new opportunity within automotive manufacturing?

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Stellantis (Vauxhall), a leading automotive manufacturer based in Ellesmere Port.

As a Paint Sprayer, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring production runs smoothly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for applying high-quality paint finishes to vehicle parts, maintaining equipment and ensuring all work meets the required quality and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive Paint Sprayer looking for long-term work and future career progression.

What We Offer

• Current pay of £19.16 per hour, comprising a basic rate of £16.18 per hour plus an 18.44% shift allowance on the current three-shift rotation. This is subject to change if the shift pattern changes.

• Shift allowances ranging from 11% to 33.33%, depending on the shift pattern.

• Overtime rates:

  • Monday to Friday: Time and a half of the day rate, plus shift allowance.

  • Saturday: Time and a half of the day rate.

  • Sunday: Double time of the day rate.

• Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus eight days per year following AWR.

• Annual attendance bonus, paid in January each year. Criteria and eligibility will be discussed during registration.

• Pension contribution.

• Free on-site parking.

• Long-term work with future career progression opportunities.

Key Duties

• Spraying various vehicle parts with a strong focus on attention to detail.

• Preparing surfaces and applying coatings to the required standards.

• Checking the quality of paint applications before products are shipped.

• Cleaning and maintaining spray guns and other equipment used.

• Following all relevant health, safety and environmental requirements relating to hazardous paint fumes, personal protective equipment (PPE) and fire hazards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in automotive vehicle spraying.

• Experience working on a moving conveyor.

• Familiarity with four-wet paint technology is desirable but not essential.

• Full flexibility to work rotating shifts across days, afternoons and nights.

• Ability to adapt to changing departments and shift patterns based on business needs.

• Own transport, required due to shift times and site location.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

• Strong reliability and commitment to the role.

Hours and Shift Pattern

The role operates Monday to Friday on a rotating three-shift pattern. Flexibility is essential.

• Day shift: 7am-3pm.

• Afternoon shift: 3pm-11:15pm.

• Night shift: 10:50pm-7am.

Pay rates vary depending on the shift pattern and overtime worked. The advertised range is £16.18-£43.14 per hour, depending on the applicable rates and working arrangements.

Interested?

If you can commit to the flexibility required, demonstrate strong reliability and meet the criteria outlined above, please submit your up-to-date CV.

Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss registration and the full details of the role.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.