Spray Painter and Powder Coater Operative

Clark Door Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Carlisle is seeking an experienced individual for a role involving powder coating and spray painting doors and components. Responsibilities include operating paint shop equipment, preparing surfaces, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should be detail-focused and reliable, with experience in industrial painting preferred. The position offers career development, generous annual leave, and various financial benefits, contributing to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Loyalty Reward Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Flexibility

Financial Benefits

Family-Friendly Policies

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Referral Scheme

Sick Pay Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in powder coating and or industrial painting.
• Experience using hand tools and machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Paint spraying experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Powder coating and spray painting doors and components.
• Operating paint shop equipment including spray guns and compressors.
• Preparing surfaces using hand and power tools.
• Inspecting finished work for quality standards.
• Working independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Powder coating experience

Attention to detail

Ability to use hand tools

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Powder coating and spray painting doors and components to defined specifications
• Operating paint shop equipment including spray guns, compressors and powder coating plant
• Preparing surfaces using hand and power tools such as sanders and grinders
• Handling and using hazardous substances safely in line with procedures
• Marking, labelling and identifying components accurately
• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality and finish standards are met
• Working independently or as part of a team to meet production requirements

You may also be required to support other departments when workload demands.

About you

You are practical, detail focused and take pride in producing high-quality finished work. You work safely, follow instructions carefully and understand the importance of consistency in a manufacturing environment.

You are reliable, punctual and flexible, with a willingness to work overtime when required to support business needs. You are comfortable working on your own initiative but also contribute positively as part of a team.

Experience and skills

• Proven experience in powder coating and or industrial painting
• Experience using hand tools and machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Paint spraying experience preferred but not essential
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate

WHAT WE OFFER

At Clark Door we believe in rewarding our team and supporting your growth. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Career Development – Grow with us through structured training, development pathways, and clear career progression opportunities.
• Generous Annual Leave – Enjoy 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, to rest and recharge.
• Birthday Off – Celebrate your special day with an extra day off, no annual leave required.
• Loyalty Reward Scheme – Earn an additional day of annual leave after 3 and 5 years of continuous service, recognising your dedication.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind with life cover at 4x your basic salary.
• Holiday Flexibility – Access our holiday purchase scheme to tailor your leave to your lifestyle.
• Financial Benefits – Company pension contributions and employee discounts to support your financial wellbeing.
• Family-Friendly Policies – Enhanced maternity and paternity leave designed to support you through life's big moments.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with our cycle-to-work scheme and benefit from additional store discounts.
• Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend great people and earn bonuses through our referral rewards programme.
• Sick Pay Support – Company-funded sick pay provides security when you need it most.