Racking Operative

Racking & Hanging 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)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed