McLaren

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

With innovation at the core of all we do, every challenge starts with the same question. How can we do it better? This restless spirit runs right through McLaren Automotive. And the search for perfection is evident in everything we do.

The role will work as part of a small, multi-functional team split across a 2-shift operation on a 1-week rotation, reporting to a Paint Team Leader.

• Understand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the painting of vehicles.
• Ensure that all station operations on each vehicle are completed to the required quality standard.
• Ensure that all operations are completed to the required timescale.
• Work as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost or productivity of the vehicles being produced.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Understand and adhere to the McLaren Values and help grow the Automotive Brand.

• Previous Automotive Polishing experience is desirable
• No formal qualifications are necessary; however, experience within automotive or manufacturing would be a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience of working as part of a team is desirable.
• Prior experience of working to timescales would be advantageous.
• Quality focused with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to follow processes set in place.
• Undertake the exterior polishing of vehicles using the correct materials and tools
• Inspect finished vehicles to ensure no defects, perfect finish every time
• Flattening, polishing, and touching up
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment.
• Ensure there are no defects on work produced
• Ensuring that you always follow safety procedures
• The candidate should be confident using all the necessary tools and materials, have experience with or be happy with working in a modern OEM.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous or non-hazardous waste disposal.

• The candidate must take great pride in their work and have a process driven work ethic.
• The candidate will be quality focused, willing to learn and conscientious.
• The candidate must have the ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Needs to have commitment and drive to succeed.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• The candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated.