Launchpad: Powder Coatings Technician Apprentice

Tiro; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Regular training and CPD opportunities

Production bonus after 6 months

Year-end discretionary bonus

Overtime opportunities

Supportive working environment

Salary progression to National Minimum

Job summary

Thomas Howse is seeking a Paint Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join the Powder Coating Department. You will learn how industrial powder coatings are produced, operate production machinery and develop an understanding of quality and manufacturing processes.

You will gain hands‑on experience over 22 months, supported by blended learning and expert tutors, with progression opportunities into chemical manufacturing technician roles.

Qualifications

• Be 18 or over
• Not be in full‑time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.

Responsibilities

• Operating lines manufacturing industrial powder coatings
• Operating production machinery and heavy‑duty equipment
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance
• Using scales to accurately weigh and measure materials
• Computer Data Entry
• Supporting stock control
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Working closely with the Powder Production Manager and QC Team
• Assisting with quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Developing formulation knowledge and skills
• Learning the processes involved in wet paint manufacturing on site
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Wearing and maintaining the PPE provided

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Thomas Howse is seeking a Paint Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join the Powder Coating Department. You will learn how industrial powder coatings are produced, operate production machinery and develop an understanding of quality and manufacturing processes.

You will gain hands‑on experience over 22 months, supported by blended learning and expert tutors, with progression opportunities into chemical manufacturing technician roles.