Paint Process Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Volunteer leave

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Share ownership plan

Onsite parking

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Paint Process Engineer in Cheltenham to lead paint processes and corrosion protection activities. You will inspect surface preparation, monitor coating applications, and ensure compliance with standards and client specifications.

The role requires hands-on measurement of WFT/DFT, documentation of work instructions, and timely reporting. Benefits include generous holiday, private healthcare, enhanced pension, life assurance, and the option to participate in an

Qualifications

• Experience in paint processes and surface treatments.
• Demonstrable experience inspecting industrial coating systems on steel and/or metallic substrates.
• Ability to document Work Instructions for own area.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, applicators, and project teams.
• Escalate quality or technical concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Act as Paint Specialist on production methods
• Solution development with liaison to paint suppliers and contractors
• Review and interpret client and project paint/coating specifications
• Verify surface preparation methods and cleanliness grades
• Inspect coating application activities and verify compliance with procedures
• Measure wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT)
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain inspection records, reports and photographic evidence
• Support final acceptance, handover documentation and coating dossiers
• Accept or reject surface preparation and coating work
• Stop work where quality, safety, or specification compliance is compromised
• Sign off inspection and acceptance documentation within authority limits

Skills

Paint processes

Coating inspection

Documentation

Communication

Quality control

Tools

WFT/DFT measurement

Job description

Role: Paint Process Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £44,000 - £48,000

Day Shift: 8am - 5pm (12.30pm finish on Friday)

Benefits:

• Flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days' paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking.

Overview:

To give direction and provide experience on coatings and corrosion protection systems. To provide competent inspection and quality surveillance of surface preparation and applications. To monitor full compliance with applicable standards, specifications and contractual requirements across all products and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Paint Specialist on production methods
• Solution development with direct liaison with paint suppliers and contractors
• Review and interpret client and project paint/coating specifications
• Verify surface preparation methods and cleanliness grades
• Inspect coating application activities and verify compliance with approved procedures
• Measure and record wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT)
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and photographic evidence
• Support final acceptance, handover documentation and coating dossiers
• Accept or reject surface preparation and coating work.
• Stop work where quality, safety, or specification compliance is compromised.
• Sign off inspection and acceptance documentation within agreed limits of authority.

Requirements:

• Experience in paint processes and surface treatments
• Demonstrable experience inspecting industrial coating systems on steel and/or metallic substrates.
• Ability to document Work Instructions for own area
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, applicators, and project teams.
• Escalate quality or technical concerns in a professional and timely manner.