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Special Surface Treatments Operator

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 14.5 - 14.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Yeovil (On-site)

Salary: £14.50 per hour during probation, increasing to £14.95 per hour upon successful completion of probation, plus a 22.5% shift premium once fully trained and working shifts.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (38 hours per week)

About the Role

CNC Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Special Surface Treatments Operator to join a growing Aerospace & Defence manufacturing team based in Yeovil.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing environment where full training will be provided across a range of surface treatment processes. The successful candidate will become a multi-skilled operator, supporting the production of high-quality aerospace and defence components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Working Hours

Training Period (Day Shift):

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Once Fully Trained – Rotating Shift Pattern:

Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

(Alternating weekly.)

Shift Premium & Overtime

Shift Premium

Early/Late Shift: 22.5% added to the basic hourly rate.

Overtime

Saturday & Sunday: 50% uplift on the basic hourly rate.

Weekend overtime is available from the start of employment but is not guaranteed. Shift enhancements apply once training has been successfully completed and you have moved onto the rotating shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

Process aerospace and defence components through specialist surface treatment processes.

Support Heat Treatment operations.

Assist with Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) processes.

Carry out Chemical Conversion Coating.

Perform Anodising and Passivation processes.

Jig and prepare components for treatment.

Complete liquid masking and abrasive blasting.

Prepare surfaces prior to treatment.

Handle chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Monitor treatment processes and maintain accurate production records.

Complete operator inspections and quality checks.

Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.

Support laboratory activities where trained and authorised.

Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Work flexibly across different treatment processes to support production requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Strong attention to detail.

Good practical and hands-on skills.

Ability to follow technical instructions and work accurately.

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

Heat Treatment

Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP)

Surface Treatments

Anodising

Passivation

Chemical Processing

Electroplating

Powder Coating

Paint Preparation

Aerospace or Defence manufacturing

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate with progression following probation.

22.5% shift premium once fully trained.

Weekend overtime paid at enhanced rates.

Full training and development in specialist aerospace surface treatment processes.

Permanent, full-time opportunity within a growing and supportive manufacturing environment

Before You Apply

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Date of birth.

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