Paint Line Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Paint Line Operator + Full Time/Permanent Employment + Up to £12,67 per hour/ £24,706 annual +24 Days of Holiday plus bank holidays.
Paint Line Operator/The Company:
We are currently recruiting for a Paint Line Operator for our Client based in St Helens.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing business and become part of an exciting new investment. Dependent on the specific skill level required at the time of recruitment, previous experience in the powder coating industry may not be required but is advantageous.
Purpose of the role:
Paint Line Operative positions are key for the organisation to produce high quality powder coated components prior to their next stage in the manufacturing process. Ensuring the delivery of exceptional products to exact customer specifications and standards.
Paint Line Operative / Responsibilities:
- Correct loading, unloading and inspection of items on and off the paint line.
- Correct handling and storage of materials.
- Preparation and masking of parts to be painted.
- Correct hanging of items to be painted, using hooks and jigs to maximize efficiency.
- Masking items to drawings and specifications before they enter the painting process.
- Inspection, analysis, and documentation of powder coated products in line with specification.
- Operate handheld powder coating guns along the automatic line.
- Ensure the correct operation of the paint line to set procedures.
- Powder coating of components.
Paint Line Operative/Key skills and competencies:
You must be a team player with a positive attitude and self-motivated individual who produces high quality work, in addition to being able to demonstrate the following:
Flexibility.
- Ability to interpret information on job ticket and technical drawings.
- Excellent communication.
- Attention to detail.
Paint Line Operative / Benefits:
- 24 days of holiday – plus Bank Holidays
- Simply Health
- Company Pension Scheme (Aviva) – 5% employee /3% employer contributions
- Free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,706.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St Helens: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Industrial Painting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CLPAINT
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 Paint Line Operative roles across Distinct Consultancy Group'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 £24,706 - £24,706 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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