Paint Plant Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Paid breaks & night bonus

In-house and on-site training

Various contract options

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing company for Paint Plant Operatives to join their production team in Doncaster. This is a hands‑on role within a busy manufacturing environment with training and long‑term opportunities.

The role involves hanging aluminium components onto the paint line, completing colour changes, and ensuring pre‑treatment and despatch readiness to meet the Golden Sample standard.

Qualifications

• Previous paint plant experience is required.
• Previous powder coating experience is advantageous.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• Willing to undertake relevant training.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Able to work without direct supervision.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Able to maintain high standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Hang aluminium parts onto the paint line.
• Prepare parts by taping, bunging and cleaning where required.
• Ensure pre-treatment of parts is completed.
• Carry out colour changes between different parts and processes.
• Clean the paint booth ready for the next colour process.
• Identify any product quality deficiencies and carry out re-tapping where required.
• Prepare and pack finished parts ready for despatch.
• Finish products to a high-quality standard, ensuring they are identical to the Golden Sample.
• Check visual aids before completing each process.
• Safely and efficiently use and control machinery, tooling and equipment.
• Ensure all equipment remains in its designated area.
• Maintain a clean and satisfactory working area in line with company Health & Safety requirements.
• Report any wrongdoing or concerns to a member of the SMT when required.
• Work closely with the Immediate Line Supervisor.
• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and that of others.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager.

Job description

Paint Plant Operative

Job Reference: FJ-xr2tp

Manufacturing and Production Doncaster, South Yorkshire £12.71 - £16.95 per hour Benefits: ree parking, paid breaks & night bonus Permanent

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing company for Paint Plant Operatives to join their production team in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous paint plant or powder coating experience looking for a hands‑on role within a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and hanging aluminium components onto the paint line, carrying out colour changes, ensuring pre‑treatment of parts is completed and preparing finished products for despatch. You will also be responsible for maintaining high‑quality standards throughout the process and ensuring products meet the required Golden Sample standard.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay from £12.71 per hour, pro-rated for age in line with the company's pay structure, plus shift allowance
• Afternoon shift rate - £14.12 per hour
• Night shift rate - £16.95 per hour
• Night shift bonus
• Pension scheme
• Paid 20-minute break
• Free on‑site parking
• In‑house and on‑site training
• Various contract options

Roles & Responsibilities

• Hang aluminium parts onto the paint line
• Prepare parts by taping, bunging and cleaning where required
• Ensure pre‑treatment of parts is completed
• Carry out colour changes between different parts and processes
• Clean the paint booth ready for the next colour process
• Identify any product quality deficiencies and carry out re‑tapping where required
• Prepare and pack finished parts ready for despatch
• Finish products to a high‑quality standard, ensuring they are identical to the Golden Sample
• Check visual aids before completing each process
• Safely and efficiently use and control machinery, tooling and equipment
• Ensure all equipment remains in its designated area
• Maintain a clean and satisfactory working area in line with company Health & Safety requirements
• Report any wrongdoing or concerns to a member of the SMT when required
• Work closely with the Immediate Line Supervisor
• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and that of others
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager

About You

• Previous experience working on a paint plant is required
• Previous powder coating experience is advantageous
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Willing to undertake relevant training
• Able to manage time effectively
• Self‑motivated and willing to use own initiative
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements
• Able to maintain high standards of quality
• Available to work Days, Afters and Nights

Shift Pattern & Pay

Days: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm - £12.71 per hour

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 2pm-11pm - £14.12 per hour

Nights: Monday to Thursday, 11pm-5am - £16.95 per hour

Contract: Various

Interested?

If you have previous paint plant or powder coating experience and are looking for a hands‑on Paint Plant Operative role with competitive shift rates, training and long‑term opportunities, a member of the HRGO Recruitment team will be in touch!

Contact us:

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• Call:01233 722 401