Powder Coater

Job Profile for Powder Coater

Powder Coater required for a well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in the Wiltshire area.

This position is responsible for preparing and powder coating a variety of metal components to a high-quality finish. The successful candidate will be involved throughout the coating process, ensuring products are prepared, coated and finished to company quality standards while working safely and efficiently within the production team.

Duties and responsibilities include preparing metal components for coating, operating powder coating equipment, inspecting finished products, maintaining equipment and ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Powder Coater - Job Overview

Preparing metal components for the powder coating process, including cleaning, masking and surface preparation.

Applying powder coatings to a range of metal products using manual spray equipment.

Ensuring an even, high-quality finish that meets customer specifications.

Loading and unloading components onto the coating line and into curing ovens.

Carrying out quality inspections before and after coating to identify any defects or imperfections.

Reworking products where required to maintain quality standards.

Maintaining powder coating equipment and ensuring the work area remains clean and organised.

Working to daily production schedules to meet customer deadlines.

Handling materials safely and efficiently throughout the coating process.

Working closely with production colleagues to ensure efficient workflow.

Complying with all company Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures.

Powder Coater - Job Requirements

Previous experience working as a Powder Coater within a metal manufacturing or engineering environment.

Experience preparing metal components for powder coating.

Ability to apply powder coatings to a consistently high standard.

Good understanding of coating processes and quality requirements.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.

Ability to identify coating defects and carry out rework where required.

Good manual dexterity and practical skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Good organisational skills and ability to meet production deadlines.

Desirable

Experience working with fabricated steel or sheet metal components.

Experience using curing ovens and powder coating plant equipment.

Previous experience within a general engineering or manufacturing environment.

Forklift Licence (advantageous but not essential).

Qualifications

Previous experience within a Powder Coater, Paint Sprayer or Surface Finishing position within the metal industry.

Metal manufacturing or engineering experience is essential.

Full UK Driving Licence beneficial.

Powder Coater - Salary & Benefits

Salary: £13.25 per hour (reviewed after successful completion of 3-month probation)

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 07:00-17:15

Four-day working week

30-minute unpaid lunch break

15-minute paid break

Employment Type: Permanent

Full-Time Permanent Position

Company Pension Scheme

172 hours annual leave per year

Subsidised Gym Membership

Annual Attendance Bonus (£360 per year)

Weekly Timekeeping Bonus (£8 per week)

Stable and established engineering business with approximately 37 employees

Long weekend every week with Fridays off

Powder Coater - Key Success Measures

Production of consistently high-quality powder coated components.

Achievement of daily production targets and customer delivery schedules.

Minimal coating defects and rework.

Safe and efficient operation of powder coating equipment.

Positive contribution to the production team and continuous improvement initiatives.

High standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

Health & Safety

Carry out all activities in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Wear appropriate PPE at all times when carrying out powder coating activities.

Follow safe handling procedures for powders, chemicals and metal components.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the powder coating area.

Report any equipment faults, hazards or safety concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.

Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.