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Paint Supervisor
Garvagh | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Vickerstock are proud to be exclusively partnering with Maine Group to recruit a Paint Supervisor for their growing manufacturing operation in Garvagh.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading engineering manufacturers. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Paint Department, leading the paint team to ensure production is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while supporting the wider production plan.
The Opportunity
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Paint Department
- Organise and prioritise daily workloads in line with the production schedule
- Supervise, motivate, and develop the Paint team
- Ensure all surface preparation, painting, and finishing activities are completed to specification
- Monitor production performance, minimise defects and rework, and support continuous improvement
- Promote a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with company procedures and safe working practices
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What You'll Need
- Minimum 5 years' industrial painting experience within a heavy engineering or heavy manufacturing environment
- At least 2 years' experience supervising or leading a paint team
- Strong understanding of surface preparation, coating processes, and paint quality standards
- Experience of production planning and workflow management
- Proven track record of delivering production targets and deadlines
- Ability to read and interpret customer specifications
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Desirable
- NACE qualification
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Work with one of Northern Ireland's leading engineering manufacturers
- Supportive working environment with ongoing investment in people and technology
If you're an experienced Paint Supervisor or an industrial painting professional ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact Ruairi McCann at Vickerstock or apply with your CV today.
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