Paint shop Manager

Wimbledon, London

Salary Negotiable

Our Mission Statement communicates who we are and what we do. We have delivered a broad portfolio of work across a number of different sectors - from product launches to parties; pop-ups to permanent installations; live and virtual conferences, quirky activations, engaging installations and beautiful pieces of art.

We have an exciting new role for a full-time Paintshop Manager. Primarily based in our workshop in London, this is a full-time position that offers an opportunity to develop the skills required to move into the events world. We are based in Wimbledon but design, build and install corporate and private events worldwide.

This role will work closely with the team of designers, production managers and workshop manager to aid the transition from concept through to build, and that ultimately delight our clients.

Your experience and ability to multi-task with a high level of organisation and attention to detail will enable you to cover the following.

Role and Responsibilities:

You will be providing support to the production, operations and workshop teams by assisting with any part of the job for the installation of an event entails for our mix of private and corporate clients. You will also be assisting the wider team on an ad-hoc basis.

Your experience and ability to multi-task with a high level of organisation and attention to detail will enable you to cover the following:

• Highly knowledgeable working with paints including solvent and water based

• Highly skilled in prep work for all materials including hardwood, softwood, plastics, and metal

• Highly skilled in spraying and roller painting for all materials

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, maintaining a clean and organised workspace

• Inventory Management: Assist in tracking inventory levels and restocking supplies as needed

• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on workshop tools and equipment, including stray machine, sanders and LEV systems when needed

• Work closely with production managers, operations, technical and construction teams to plan, execute, and complete projects on time, ensuring alignment with production schedules

• Go on site when needed to help with install and represent Firecracker Works

• Prepare all samples ready for clients based on the information production managers inform you with

• Manage all paint kits for site and confirm with the Production managers all paint needs are met

• Work with senior management to ensure that the paint department is running at its best and implement improvements once approved

• Able to read technical documents

Skills Required:

• A team player with a positive, proactive attitude

• Approachable, flexible, calm under pressure, decisive

• Keen problem solver

• Excellent verbal and written English

• Able to work with own initiative

• Computer literate and experience with Microsoft packages/Google Apps is helpful

• A good understanding of materials and their specifications

• Ability to prioritise and adapt to an ever-changing and diverse environment and workload

• Takes pride in their work

• A logical approach to administration and warehouse work with high attention to detail
  

Business hours & Travel:

Business hours are 07:00 to 16:30 Monday - Friday. Extended business hours and weekends may be required.

Job Description Disclaimer:

The position described above is a general outline of the job's responsibilities and requirements. The role and responsibilities may change at any time at the discretion of management. The role will be discussed more in detail during the interview process, please have any questions prepared and present any relevant information. Candidates may have more than one interviewer present and interviews may be conducted via online video conferencing.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Firecracker Works recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Firecracker Works has a policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including: harassment, race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone