Job Title:
Paint Plant General Operator
Location:
Ferryhill
Shifts:
2-shift rotation
* Initial training on day shift
* Progression onto a rotating 2-shift pattern
Pay Rate:
* Advertised rate: £14.65 per hour (2-shift rate)
* Initial day shift rate during training: £12.21 per hour
The Role
Jackson Hogg is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Paint Plant General Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Ferryhill. This role supports the day-to-day operation of the paint plant, covering both powder coating and wet paint processes, from job preparation through to packing finished components.
You will work as part of a small team; however, the ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs without supervision is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Working on a powder coat and/or wet paint plant
* Selecting the correct paint from stock for each new job
* Jigging components ready for painting
* Masking parts in line with drawing and job specifications
* Packing finished parts to required standards
* Carrying out visual quality checks
* General housekeeping duties within the paint plant area
Candidate Requirements
* Ideally at least 1 year’s experience working on a powder coat or wet paint plant
* Able to work accurately and maintain high quality standards
* Comfortable working unsupervised within a small team environment
* Reliable, safety-conscious, and well organised
Desirable (but not essential)
* Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
What’s on Offer
* Competitive £14.65 per hour 2-shift rate
* Initial training period on day shift
* Stable, ongoing role within a manufacturing environment
* Varied work across different jobs and components