Painter Sprayer Team Leader

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

As a Painter Sprayer Team Leader you will be responsible to carry out body repairs, prepare and paint vehicles using various Paint Systems as required. To lead the team of Painters as laid down by Heavy Maintenance Manager C62 and company Policies and Procedures.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To lead a team of Painters, and carry out minor supervisory duties
• Overhaul and repair of units as allocated by the C6 Project Manager to relevant overhaul specifications
• To prepare vehicles for spraying, including masking out.
• Carry out depot accident reporting procedures
• Mix paint
• Ensure all work is carried out to laid down specifications
• To carry out full body repairs
• Record all work carried out on prescribed documentation
• Rectifying damaged finished areas both internal and external
• Obtain materials from stores to enable job to be carried out.  Inform C6 Project Manager/Team leader immediately of any shortfalls/problems
• Advise C6 Project Manager of all work arising and any difficulties encountered
• Obtain, use, care for and return all specialist equipment
• Adhere to depot protection procedures
• Work to be undertaken to comply with ISO9001 Depot Quality Procedure
• Work to be undertaken in a safe manner/carry out personal protection checks as required
• Clean all equipment used
• Train and instruct staff as necessary
• Within the depot, control depot protection when required
• Liaise with the Team leader/ Project Manager with respect to shunt moves, ensuring they are planned in a timely manner

Decision Making:

• Plan, organise, monitor and control all aspects of shift production to ensure all targets are met in terms of performance, availability and reliability of the train service
• Control the use of materials and levels of manning to ensure that whilst there is adequate of both to progress work
• The work is controlled to ensure effective performance and compliance to standards, giving technical guidance to staff as necessary
• The quality of workmanship is maintained at a high level and quality checks/competency assessments are carried out as required
• Assistance is given as necessary to engineering, technical and contracted support staff
• Booking/recording of work is effectively controlled and reported in required time scales using the systems and methods in place
• Ensure that staffs work to appropriate safety regulations, safety instructions and depot operating instructions

Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure your personal safety and that of others at all times.
• Comply with all safety systems and responsibilities at all times.
• Develop a pro-active approach to safety issues.
• Report any accidents, assaults or near miss occurrences in accordance with local reporting procedures.
• Report any safety irregularities, faults or unusual occurrences in the prescribed manner.
• Ensure all relevant PPE for tasks/activities is worn at all times and in accordance with local safety instructions / risk assessments.
• Participate in all staff briefings to ensure you are informed of all relevant information.
• Examine all safety procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001Environmental Management System.
• Ensure staff dispose of waste in accordance with local instructions.
• Ensure staff handle and dispose of bio-waste and sharps in accordance with local instructions.
• Ensure all spillages of oil / chemical are cleaned up in accordance with local instructions.
• Report any environmental incidents to SQ&E Department.
• Examine all environmental procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Quality Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001Quality Management System.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with local quality procedures.
• Maintain all documents and records in accordance with relevant quality procedures.
• Examine all quality procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

You'll need to be:

• Successful completion of training relevant to the job min NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Demonstrate experience in hand tools required for preparation of vehicles
• Experience of specific processes for which training has been given
• Good communication skills written, oral and I.T. skills in word, Excel and Lotus Notes
• Good knowledge of COSHH & Safety Requirements
• DTS
• Plant Operation

Working pattern

Average 37 hours across 4.5 days per week.

Typical Shifts:

About Location

Bournemouth Depot is home to a number of South Western Railway's fleet. The engineering team at the depot are currently responsible for numerous projects such as the major component overhaul work on the 159 fleet, the Desiro repaint on the class 444's and 450's and the latest modification project on our exciting new Arterio fleet that is set to transform travel on our suburban routes by offering customers much faster and more reliable journeys!

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

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