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Paint Line Operative

Job Reference: 1704DLSKHP

Manufacturing and Production
Buntingford, Hertfordshire
£14 per hour
Temporary

Paint Line Operative

Shifts: Monday to Friday 1.00pm to 11.00 pm - Late shift | 40 hrs/week

Contract: Stable Temp-to-Perm position

We're recruiting a Paint Line Operative to join a busy powder coating department. This is a hands-on role supporting the paint line to hit production targets while maintaining excellent quality and safe working practices.

What you'll be doing

  • Preparing parts for coating (cleaning/degreasing, masking/plugging as required)
  • Hanging/racking parts onto jigs and loading/unloading the conveyor line
  • Supporting powder coating processes (booth housekeeping and powder handling once trained)
  • Monitoring line flow and curing ovens, reporting any issues or defects
  • Carrying out visual quality checks (coverage, finish, colour, contamination) and recording results
  • Packing/labelling finished components to job card/customer requirements
  • Keeping the work area clean and following all site H&S procedures

What we're looking for

Essential:

  • Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment (powder coating/paint line experience is a strong advantage)
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with manual handling and standing/walking for long periods
  • Basic literacy/numeracy for paperwork, labels and checks

Desirable:

  • Powder coating line experience (hanging, masking, prep, inspection)
  • FLT licence (Counterbalance/Reach)