Plating Operative

Plating Operative
Location: Hitchin
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Contract: 3-Month Sick Cover
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm
Immediate start

 

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering company in Hitchin for a Plating Operative to join their manufacturing team on a 3-month sick cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a manufacturing or production environment who takes pride in producing high-quality work and is available to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be involved in electroplating manufactured components using a range of processes including nickel plating and zinc plating. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working in a busy engineering environment.

If you have worked as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Engineering Operative, Metal Finisher, Surface Finishing Operative, Factory Operative, Assembly Operative, Process Operative or Industrial Operative, your experience could be highly relevant.

 

What You'll Do

• Carry out electroplating processes including nickel plating and zinc plating

• Prepare and process manufactured components to the required specifications

• Jig and wire components ready for plating

• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards

• Read and interpret engineering drawings where required

• Follow production schedules and work instructions

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment

• Safely handle components, including regular manual lifting

• Work closely with colleagues to meet production deadlines

 

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment

• A proven track record of producing work to high quality standards

• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings would be an advantage

• Good manual dexterity for jigging and wiring components

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and lifting throughout the working day

• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

• Reliable, hardworking and able to work well as part of a team

• Available to start as soon as possible

 

Who Might Suit This Role

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, fabrication, metal finishing, assembly or industrial processing. Applicants from sectors such as aerospace, automotive, precision engineering, sheet metal or general manufacturing who are looking for an immediate temporary role are encouraged to apply.

 

Why Join

• £13.50 per hour

• Immediate start available

• 3-month sick cover contract

• Early finish every Friday

• Full-time daytime hours

• Opportunity to join a well-established engineering company

• Friendly and supportive team environment

 

If you're an experienced manufacturing or engineering operative looking for an immediate start with a respected engineering company, we'd love to hear from you.