Paint Shop Operatives

Employment; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Preston is looking for a reliable Paint Shop Operative for the day shift. Responsibilities include preparing metal parts for powder coating and maintaining quality and safety standards. The role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday with a focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career progression

Supportive team culture

Secure, full-time position

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated individual.
• Ability to work to high standards of quality and safety.
• Hands-on skills in preparing metal components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sand metal parts for powder coating.
• Operate Phoswash system and manage loading/unloading.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety.

Job description

Overview

Paint Shop Operative - Day Shift

A well-established manufacturing facility is seeking a reliable and motivated Paint Shop Operative to join its fabrication team on the day shift. This is a hands-on role preparing metal components for powder coating, working to high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all fabrication and production stages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sand metal parts and cabinets for powder coating using hand tools
• Operate Phoswash system, ovens, and manage loading/unloading of sprayed items
• Mask, bung, and hang parts according to work schedules and job specifications
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and product quality
• Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Day shift hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday finish at 1:00pm
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Supportive team culture with regular staff engagement
• Secure, full-time position in a growing organisation
• Strong focus on health & safety in the workplace

Salary

Competitive - dependent on experience and qualifications

Contact Details

To apply or learn more, please contact the recruitment team:

Neil Davies - 0161 839 5353
Email - [e-mail]