Paint Sprayer Team Lead - Holt Engineering : Job Details

Cell Leader – Paint ShopFarnborough | Competitive based on Experience | Permanent, Full TimeAre you an experienced paint shop professional with leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement? Join a global leader in designing and manufacturing specialist computing platforms and complex systems for critical, certified, and demanding applications.About the Role:As Cell Leader in our Farnborough Paint Shop, you’ll oversee a team of four and play an integral part in advancing our finishing standards. Working Monday to Friday (38hrs/week), you’ll:

• Lead and manage all shop floor activity, ensuring efficiency, safety, and exceptional finishes
• Oversee painting operations including wet and powder coating—military/defence sector experience is a plus
• Supervise, support, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment
• Drive continuous improvement through proven 5S/7S methodologies: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardise, Secure, Safe, Sustain
• Maintain high compliance with safety, quality, and company standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Hands-on experience with wet and powder painting, ideally including military/defence projects
• Proven track record managing staff within a manufacturing or finishing environment
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement (5S/7S)
• High attention to detail and a focus on safety
• Able to start as soon as possible and eligible to work in the UK

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Salary based on experience + discretionary annual bonus
• Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays
• Pension: 5% matched contribution (Legal & General)
• Life assurance (3x salary, after probation)
• Conditional sick pay & enhanced family leave
• Health cash plan (employer paid)
• Cycle to Work & EV schemes (with free onsite charging)
• Free onsite parking
• Inclusive, collaborative, and professional environment for personal growth

 If you’re ready to lead a dedicated team and help raise the bar in our paint shop, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today directly or you can contact Max Sinclair at