Paint Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship; Level 3; Thomas Howse

Location

5 Cakemore Rd, Rowley Regis B65 0RB

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Thomas Howse is an independent industrial paint and powder coating manufacturer established in 1903 and based in the West Midlands. With over 120 years of industry experience, they develop and manufacture high-quality surface coatings for customers across a wide range of sectors. Committed to innovation and sustainability, the company continues to invest in new technologies, including environmentally friendly water-based paints and low-temperature curing powder coatings that help reduce emissions and create safer working environments.

As a Paint Manufacturing Technician Apprentice, you will work within the Powder Coating Department, operating lines manufacturing industrial powder coatings. You will work closely with the Powder Production Manager and Quality Control team, learning how the manufacturing process works, how quality is maintained and how production equipment is operated safely and effectively. You will carry out basic machine maintenance as part of your role and have opportunities to develop your formulation knowledge and skills across both powder production and wet paint manufacturing.

More About Company

£20,800 per annum (£10.00 per hour)

28 days, including 8 statutory bank holidays.

40 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm)

• Company pension scheme
• Regular training and CPD opportunities
• Eligibility for a production bonus following 6 months' service
• Eligibility for the company discretionary year-end bonus scheme
• Overtime opportunities available, subject to business requirements
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your manufacturing knowledge and skills
• Salary increasing to National Minimum Wage after the first 12 months, followed by annual reviews

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Paint Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join the Powder Coating Department. This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn how industrial powder coatings are produced, work with production machinery and develop a strong understanding of quality and manufacturing processes. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues and build the practical skills needed for a long‑term career in manufacturing.

• Operating lines manufacturing industrial powder coatings
• Operating production machinery and heavy‑duty equipment
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance
• Using scales to accurately weigh and measure materials
• Computer Data Entry
• Supporting stock control
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Working closely with the Powder Production Manager and QC Team
• Assisting with quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Developing formulation knowledge and skills
• Learning the processes involved in wet paint manufacturing on site
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Wearing and maintaining the PPE provided

You enjoy practical, hands‑on work and like the idea of being part of a manufacturing environment where products are made to a high standard. Working around machinery, equipment and established processes doesn't put you off, and you're keen to learn how products are manufactured from start to finish.

You're reliable, hardworking and quality focused, with the ability to think about what you're doing rather than simply following a process without understanding it. Following instructions, adhering to health and safety procedures and maintaining high standards come naturally to you. You're able to stay focused during repetitive tasks, pay attention to detail and think on your feet when required.

You learn best by doing and…