Metal Finishing Operative

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Location: Denham, Middlesex

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 (including 22.5% shift uplift + Benefits)

Shifts: Monday - Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 8 am-12noon

Overtime: Up to £8,000 per year of overtime available

Additional Benefit: £3,000 signing-on bonus (payable at £1,000 after 1 month of service; after successful completion of the probation period at 6 months; and after 12 months of service).

We are looking for an Anodising/Metal Finishing Operative to join our team at a leading aerospace manufacturer. In this role, you'll contribute to lifesaving technology by undertaking various metal finishing processes, primarily anodizing, and inspections.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate finishing equipment (manual and automated)

Prepare components for processing (masking, jigging, etc)

Conduct vibratory finishing, anodising, and passivation

Perform inspections of parts to meet quality standards

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with process chemicals, working in anodising/metal finishing environment.

Basic Manufacturing/engineering background

Ability to read engineering drawings

Knowledge of health and safety regulations; SAP experience is a plus

Benefits Include:

9% non-contributory pension

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Background security checks will be required for this role

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