PAINT MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP (LEVEL 3) - THOMAS HOWSE

Location: 5 Cakemore Rd, Rowley Regis B65 0RB Expected Start Date: ASAP Working for Thomas Howse 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 Package: Starting Salary: £20,800 per annum (£10.00 per hour) Annual Leave: 28 days, including 8 statutory bank holidays. Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm) Benefits: • 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