Paint Shop Operative (Powder Coating)

OSS; Thatcham; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous overtime rates

Modern working environment

Career progression

Company pension

Zusammenfassung

OSS in Thatcham, Berkshire, is hiring a Powder Coating Operative for the paint shop. You will manage the full coating process from surface prep to curing, ensuring high-quality finishes on metal components.

The role requires experience in powder coating or wet spraying, strong attention to detail, and practical problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Overtime is available, with a modern working environment and career progression opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a paint shop with powder coating or wet spraying.
• Ability to work safely with metalwork and PPE protocols.
• Good eye for detail and quality finishes.
• Physical stamina for lifting and standing.

Aufgaben

• Prepare components for coating, including masking and degreasing.
• Operate powder coating machinery and spray guns.
• Load/unload components onto tracks and into curing ovens.
• Finish work to ensure defect-free finishes.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the paint shop.
• Check parts meet quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Paint shop experience

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Troubleshooting

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Spray guns

Jobbeschreibung

Powder Coating Operative (Paint Shop)

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Salary: £16.50 - £18.50 per hour (dependent on experience) + Overtime

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Generous overtime rates, modern working environment, career progression, company pension.

The Company

Our client is a highly successful, rapidly expanding producer of high-performance metal solutions. Renowned for their uncompromising reputation for quality finished products, they supply precision-engineered components to premium sectors. As part of their ongoing growth, they are now seeking a detail-oriented Powder Coating Operative to join their fast-paced paint shop team in Thatcham.

The Role

This is a vital role within the production cycle, ensuring that fabricated metal solutions receive a flawless, high-quality finish before leaving the factory. You will be responsible for the entire powder coating process—from rigorous surface preparation to operating paint machinery and conducting final quality checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare components for coating, including degreasing, masking, shot-blasting, or sanding to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
• Operate powder coating machinery and spray guns to apply consistent, even coatings to a variety of metal products.
• Load and unload components onto track systems or into curing ovens, carefully managing temperature and curing times.
• Perform meticulous finishing work, ensuring all products are free from runs, blemishes, or uneven coverage.
• Maintain an exceptional eye for detail, rejecting any parts that do not meet the company's strict, high-end quality standards.
• Clean and maintain paint shop equipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and dust-free working environment.

About You

• Practical aptitude and strong common sense—you understand how to troubleshoot minor issues and handle metalwork safely.
• Previous experience in a paint shop environment, ideally with hands-on powder coating or wet spraying experience.
• A sharp eye for detail and a personal commitment to producing pristine, high-quality finishes.
• Good physical stamina, as the role involves lifting, hanging components, and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable and proactive attitude, with a strong understanding of workshop safety protocols (PPE, ventilation, etc.)