Paint Line Operative
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | + Shift Premium allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9ER |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1704DLSKHP_1776440324 |
Summary
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)