Powder Coater in Bicester

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a hugely successful, specialist treatment provider located in Oxfordshire. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Powder Coater/Sprayer to join their team on a full-time permanent contract. This position is working Monday - Friday on rotating double days shifts. A competitive salary is offered of up to £18 per hour dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced, hands-on powder coating professional with a strong background in surface preparation, powder spraying, and curing processes. This is a key role where your expertise in applying high-quality powder coatings and maintaining finish standards will ensure operational excellence across the site.

As a Powder Coater / Sprayer, you will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality coating finishes, maintaining process controls, and supporting the production team to meet targets safely and efficiently.

• Verify components are correctly pre-treated (wash, phosphate, chromate-free, etc.) and inspect for contamination or damage before coating.
• Ensure parts are correctly masked and hung to specification.
• Apply powder coatings to specification using manual or automatic spray equipment.
• Maintain correct spray gun settings (kV, µA, air pressure, flow rates) and achieve specified film thickness.
• Monitor coating process to minimise defects such as Faraday cage issues, orange peel, or back ionisation.
• Ensure oven temperatures and cure times meet technical data sheet (TDS) requirements and support cure profiling as required.
• Inspect coated parts post-cure for adhesion, coverage, gloss level, and finish consistency.
• Conduct basic quality checks and segregate non-conforming products.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoppers, booths, and recovery systems.
• Carry out colour changes efficiently while preventing contamination.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of powders and maintain compliance with COSHH, PPE, and environmental regulations.
• Work to daily production targets and communicate effectively with pre-treatment, loading, and packing teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with training or mentoring colleagues where required.

• Time-served experience in powder coating or industrial spraying.
• Knowledge of powder coating technical specifications, common defects, and root causes.
• Understanding of powder types (epoxy, polyester, hybrid) and appropriate applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to defect prevention.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards while working efficiently.
• Physically active and able to remain on feet for the duration of the shift.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues across production stages.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent 5S and health & safety standards.

AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE. If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply. GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.