Stannah Group
Paint Plant Operative
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Paint Plant Operative Job - Newburn
About the Role
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company, specialising in products that move people and goods within homes and buildings. Our mission is to improve access for greater independence and convenience.
Founded in 1867, Stannah continues to grow as a global business, with the fifth generation of the family actively involved in its operations. Best known for our stairlifts, our product range includes lifts, escalators, homelifts, and related maintenance and repair services.
We are now looking to recruit a Dedicated Production Operative to join our newly developed Paint Plant Department at our Newburn site.
The Role
As a Paint Plant Operative, you will be responsible for:
- Loading and unloading rail sections for painting
- Wrapping and packing rail sections into crates, ensuring they are ready for safe transit
- Working 36 hours per week under a shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off (during training, you will work Monday to Friday)
This role comes with a competitive salary that includes 15% shift premium.
To succeed, you must be: ✔ A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment ✔ Well-organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and stay composed under pressure ✔ Capable of working in a fast-paced, busy manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
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- Prepare components for painting as per provided drawings
- Hang components securely onto the relevant overhead track
- Unload components and transport them to the packing area
- Inspect work against quality criteria and ensure standards are met
- Wrap individual components using the correct wrapping materials and techniques
- Crate finished components for safe and efficient distribution
- Perform re-work to high standards when required
Requirements
Essential:
- GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications)
- Experience in a modern manufacturing environment
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise workloads
- Willingness to participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Commitment to cross-functional training
Desirable:
- Previous experience in manual shot blasting or powder coating operations
Apply for Other Opportunities
If you’re applying for both this role AND a Fabricator Welder position in Newburn, apply now or contact us for further information.
Benefits Package
Joining Stannah comes with a range of excellent benefits, including:
- Market-aligned salary, paid monthly
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid quarterly based on company profits
- 25 days’ holiday, plus all UK bank holidays
- Optional holiday scheme to purchase extra days of annual leave
- Company-matched pension scheme, alongside voluntary salary sacrifice options
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan, covering expenses such dental, optical, physiotherapy and beyond
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service Award Scheme, with holiday entitlement
- Company Benefits Discounts, including shop, travel, and day-out discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme, supporting mental and physical well-being
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave provisions
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Our Values
At Stannah Group, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, regardless of identity, experience, or ability.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued. Our focus is on ensuring fair treatment and respect for all applicants and team members, as our people are the heart of our success.
By joining Stannah, you contribute to a connected and diverse community, where growth, collaboration, and personal development are sought after in a supportive environment.
Note: This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. To proceed, ensure your right to work in the UK is valid. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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