Powder Coater
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Position Overview & Specifications
Powder Coater / Painter
Ashford, Kent
Salary up to £27k DOE
My client is a prestigious signage company based in Kent and looking to recruit and add to their paint department, providing an excellent opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time.
Role Overview
The role will involve using various techniques that will include powder coat and wet paint spraying. The role will also include material preparation such as cleaning, grinding, dual action sanding and masking.
You should have a good mathematical understanding of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to join a growing business and looking to progress & move forward with their own career, in an environment that is dedicated to performing quality work and providing fast, responsive and outstanding service tour customers.
Essential Duties
· Prepare parts for coating
· Following principles and practices of powder coating application
· Operation of all coating equipment guns, hoppers and water booth collection systems
· Observe machines gauges and equipment operation to detect defects
· Determine paint flow and coating quality by performing visual inspections
· Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations
· Knowledge of wash and pre-treatments
· Ensure that all components are produced/coated efficiently and are consistent with company goals for quality and customer time frames
· Monitor quality standards and processes are always met & used
· Ensure safety guidelines are met to assure a safe working environment
· Load and unload parts or products onto trolleys and racks
Equipment
· 2no 5m Baking Ovens
· 2no 4m Waterwash Paint Spray Booths
· Nordson electric/compressed air Paint Guns
· Powered Dual Action Sanders
To be considered for this role, you will come from a similar background and have experience using some, if not all, of the above equipment.
Apply via the link with an updated CV or contact Louise @ KRG for more info on 0203 603 3829!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- powder coating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Kairos Recruitment 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 £24,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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