General Operative - Paint (Temporary)

About the role

Lotus UK Manufacturing is recruiting General Operatives for paint preparation and finishing in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The work is temporary, week-by-week, with immediate start and ongoing availability. Roles are offered on a temporary basis, with potential to support wider production areas depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare components and panels for paint, including cleaning, masking and surface preparation
• Support paint application processes where trained, including priming and finishing
• Inspect painted components for defects and carry out rectification or rework as required
• Follow paint shop processes, standards and safety procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools and equipment
• Report defects, material shortages or process issues to team leaders
• Work to daily production targets while maintaining quality and consistency
• Be flexible to support other production areas if required

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Reliable, proactive and team-oriented attitude
• Good communication skills
• Physical capability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks
• Ability to understand and communicate in English
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Required skills

• Previous experience in paint, prep, finishing or automotive/manufacturing environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of paint processes, surface preparation or defect identification (desirable)
• Experience using hand tools or working with technical processes (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ/C&G in Automotive Paint or similar (desirable)

What we offer

• Pay from £12.71 per hour, with overtime available at enhanced rates
• Weekly payment via agency
• Immediate start date