Powder Coater
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Dacon Fabrications
Dacon Fabrications Ltd are a successful family owned business trading for more than 30 years offering an opportunity of employment security and development.
We are a leading manufacturer of bespoke Enclosures, Motor Control Centres, Switchboards, Control Desks and engineering solutions to a wide variety of national and global clients. As a long-established family business with a highly skilled team, we have built lasting partnerships with many clients that span decades, delivering engineering excellence.
Our Vision for the future is to be the premier specialist enclosure manufacturer in the UK, to be able to invest in people and plant and to allow employees to work in a safe and fulfilling environment.
We want people to join our team who really want to be part of our continued growth. Full training and support will be given to enable your successful development within this role.
About the Role
Working alongside a small, dedicated team of Powder Coaters, we are looking for someone to join our team as an Experienced Powder Coater on a permanent contract.
It is imperative that you have experience of working with MCC Enclosures, and wet spraying would be beneficial but not essential. The role involves powder coating and occasionally wet painting products, carrying out non-destructive and destructive testing, and checking and inspecting jobs throughout the process.
You should be able to work on your own, but it is vital that you work well within a team. This role requires the applicant to be organised with good communication skills as well as basic IT skills.
Company Benefits
Day Shift: Monday – Thursday 7.00 am – 3.30 pm and Friday 7.00 am – 1.00 pm
Over-time available – Paid at enhanced rate
Annual profit-related bonus (payable based on the company achieving agreed yearly profit)
On-Site Parking
206 hours holiday (equates to 27 days) plus statutory holidays
Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service
Company pension scheme
Christmas savings scheme
Rate between £11.00 - £12.00 dependent on age/experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
The wearing of face protection remains a personal choice and hand sanitizers are available throughout the premises
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead, NE11 0PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Industrial Painting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DACASS1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Powder Coater roles across Dacon Fabrications Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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