Karson Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Experienced Powder Coater with experience coating perforated metal ceiling tiles to join a busy manufacturing and engineering company on a temp-to-perm basis. Please note: Previous powder coating experience is essential for this position. We are particularly looking for candidates who have experience powder coating perforated metal ceiling tiles/panels or similar perforated sheet-metal products. Applicants must have hands-on experience in electrostatic powder coating using powder coating spray guns. Experience in conventional wet paint spraying, automotive paint spraying or shot blasting alone is not sufficient. If you're an experienced Powder Coater, Powder Coating Operative, Powder Coating Technician, Powder Coating Sprayer, Industrial Finisher or Metal Finisher with relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you. Hours * Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:15pm * Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Pay From £13.50 per hour, depending on experience. The Role Working as part of a busy manufacturing and engineering team, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality powder-coated finishes, with a particular focus on perforated metal ceiling tiles and panels. Key Responsibilities * Powder coating perforated metal ceiling tiles/panels and other metal components. * Applying powder using electrostatic powder coating spray guns. * Achieving an even, consistent finish across perforated surfaces, edges and components. * Operating within a busy powder coating line. * Preparing metal components through surface preparation, cleaning and masking. * Hanging and removing components from the powder coating line. * Applying powder paint to a high-quality standard. * Monitoring curing oven temperatures and curing finished products. * Inspecting finished work and carrying out quality checks. * Identifying and rectifying coating defects. * Maintaining powder coating equipment and keeping the work area clean and safe. * Working closely with the production and manufacturing teams to meet daily targets. Essential Requirements ✔ Previous hands-on experience in powder coating perforated metal ceiling tiles/panels or similar perforated metal products. ✔ Experience using electrostatic powder coating equipment and spray guns. ✔ Good understanding of achieving a consistent finish on perforated metal surfaces. ✔ Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, metal fabrication or industrial finishing environments. ✔ High attention to detail with pride in producing a quality finish. ✔ Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team. What's on Offer? * Temp-to-perm opportunity. * Weekly pay. * Immediate start available. * Stable daytime hours. * Friendly working environment. * Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business. Apply Today If you're an experienced Powder Coater with experience working on perforated metal ceiling tiles, ceiling panels or similar perforated sheet-metal products, we'd love to hear from you. Application question(s): * This role is Monday to Thursday 8:00am–4:15pm and Friday 8:00am–4:00pm. Can you commit to these hours? * Do you have previous experience powder coating perforated metal ceiling tiles or panels? If yes, please briefly describe the products you worked on and your experience. * Have you worked on a powder coating line from preparation through to curing and quality inspection? If yes, briefly describe your experience. * What type of electrostatic powder coating equipment/spray guns have you used? Work Location: In person