Coating Technician

Coating Technician – CVD / Spray Coating / Dispensing Robots

Location: Para Tech Coating UK Ltd, Unit 3, Gladstone Road, Northampton, NN5 7RX

Contract: Part-time (minimum 25 hours per week) with regular overtime available

• Monday to Friday: minimum 5 hours per day for flexibility however workload will require minimum 7‑8 hour days (worked between 7:00am and 5:00pm)
• Option to start earlier (we open at 7:00am) to work additional hours
• Overtime: most or alternate Saturdays (consistently throughout the year)
• Overtime: Some Sundays (availability varies more)

• Weekdays: £12.21 – £15.00 per hour
• Saturdays: £18.32 – £22.50 per hour
• Sundays: £24.42 – £30.00 per hour

Para Tech Coating UK Limited is a leading provider of precision coating solutions, specialising in Conformal Coating and Parylene Coating for customers in aerospace, motor sport, medical, and electronics
.

We take pride in delivering exceptional quality, precision, and reliability
—values that have built our reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted coating specialists.

We’re now looking for dedicated Technicians to join our team. Depending on experience and suitability, successful applicants may be offered a Coating Technician or Process Technician position following interview.

You’ll support the preparation, coating, process operation, and inspection of customer components to exacting standards. Work may include:

• Running or supporting CVD coating equipment (e.g., parylene systems)
• Applying liquid coatings using a spray booth and related equipment
• Using or supporting CNC‑style adhesive / coating dispensing robots (where applicable)

• Incoming inspection of customer products, recording serial numbers and identifying non‑conformities
• Precision cleaning of products prior to coating (training and PPE provided)
• Applying and removing masking materials accurately to technical specifications
• Assisting with coating processes (Conformal and Parylene) and associated processes such as potting and staking
• Conducting 100% magnified inspections at multiple stages to verify quality and compliance
• Safe and careful manual handling of small, delicate and high‑value components
• Completing job cards, process records and traceability paperwork accurately
• Maintaining a clean, organised and ESD‑safe workspace
• Packing finished products for dispatch
• Working with production and quality teams to meet schedule and performance targets
• Be prepared to work in a secure environment without access to personal electronic equipment

• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high‑quality work
• Confidence handling small or delicate components
• Strong organisation and timekeeping
• Able to follow procedures (safety, ESD, quality) and work calmly under pressure
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Experience in coating, masking, inspection, spray booth work, or production finishing
• Experience operating process equipment (CVD / vacuum / automated dispensing / robotics / CNC‑like systems)
• COSHH or First Aid training

• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced weekend pay
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Sick day allowance
• 20 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays)
• Family‑run business with a supportive, growth‑focused environment
• Full training provided
• Opportunities to progress into advanced coating, inspection, or process roles

Email your CV (and a short note on your availability and any relevant experience) to: