ESS7092N - Process Operative

ESS Employment Ltd

Stroud

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 19,000

Full time

5 days ago
Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

ESS Employment Ltd in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is hiring a Process Operative for our surface treatments team. The role involves preparing components, performing surface treatments, and maintaining strict quality standards on aerospace components.

The position is full-time, on-site in Stroud, offering a 39-hour week with day shifts. Immediate start after interview; salary £12.95–£14 per hour. Apply via liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk.

Qualifications

  • Follow detailed process instructions and data sheets.
  • Maintain high quality with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Willing to train and learn new skills.
  • Experience in surface treatment operations or aerospace environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare components for surface treatment including masking, media blasting & waxing.
  • Process components following detailed process instructions / data sheets.
  • Record processing times and outcomes from surface treatment operations.
  • Support Continuous Improvement within the Surface Treatment department and the general business.
  • Ability to follow Process Instructions.
  • Willing to train and learn new skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness.
  • Experience within a Surface Treatment Operation.
  • Experience of an Aerospace Processing Environment.

Skills

Process Instructions
Attention to detail
Team player
Willing to learn

Job description

PERMANENT JOB

INDHS

Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468

www.ess-emp.co.uk

Vacancy – Process Operative

We are looking to recruit a Process Operative in Surface Treatments for our client in Stroud, Gloucestershire..

Hours: 39 Hours per week- Day Shift, typically 7:30am to 4pm (Mon – Thu), Friday 7:30am to 3pm. 30 mins daily unpaid break

The Process Operatives form a key component of the Stroud Manufacturing Team, completing surface treatments on Aerospace Components for all leading Aircraft Manufacturers and their supporting subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Preparation of components for surface treatment including but not limited to, masking, media blasting & waxing
  • Process components following detailed process instructions / data sheets
  • Record processing times and outcomes from surface treatment operations
  • Supporting Continuous Improvement within the Surface Treatment department and the general business
  • Ability to follow Process Instructions
  • Willing to train and learn new skills
  • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
  • Experience within a Surface Treatment Operation
  • Experience of an Aerospace Processing Environment
Person Specification - Essential
  • Ability to follow Process Instructions
  • A Key eye for detail
  • Willing to train and learn new skills
  • Strong Team Player
  • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
Person Specification – Desirable
  • Experience within a Surface Treatment Operation
  • Experience of an Aerospace Processing Environment

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

ESS7092N - Process Operative

Company: ESS Employment Ltd

Salary: £12.95 to £14 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stroud

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

LOCATION: Stroud, Gloucestershire

HOURS: 39 hours per week

START DATE: Immediate after successful interview

SALARY: £12.95ph - £14.00ph

PERMANENT JOB

INDHS

Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468

E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk

www.ess-emp.co.uk

Vacancy – Process Operative

We are looking to recruit a Process Operative in Surface Treatments for our client in Stroud, Gloucestershire..

Hours: 39 Hours per week- Day Shift, typically 7:30am to 4pm (Mon – Thu), Friday 7:30am to 3pm. 30 mins daily unpaid break

The Process Operatives form a key component of the Stroud Manufacturing Team, completing surface treatments on Aerospace Components for all leading Aircraft Manufacturers and their supporting subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Preparation of components for surface treatment including but not limited to, masking, media blasting & waxing
  • Process components following detailed process instructions / data sheets
  • Record processing times and outcomes from surface treatment operations
  • Supporting Continuous Improvement within the Surface Treatment department and the general business
  • Ability to follow Process Instructions
  • Willing to train and learn new skills
  • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
  • Experience within a Surface Treatment Operation
  • Experience of an Aerospace Processing Environment
Person Specification - Essential
  • Ability to follow Process Instructions
  • A Key eye for detail
  • Willing to train and learn new skills
  • Strong Team Player
  • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
Person Specification – Desirable
  • Experience within a Surface Treatment Operation
  • Experience of an Aerospace Processing Environment

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Related jobs
Generator Service Engineer / Technician

£17.25 to £17.25 per hour

Additional Resources Ltd

West Midlands, East Midlands

Remote Permanent Full time

Night Shift Operative - Trainee

£160.56 to £160.56 per day

Chevron Traffic Management LTD

Wraysbury/Windsor

Remote Permanent Full time

UAS Remote Pilot (297jc) – UK Remote / International Deployments

£46,000 to £48,000 per year

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

Remote Permanent Full time

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

ESS7093N - Plater
ESS7093N - Plater

ESS Employment Ltd • Stroud

On-site
GBP 18,000 - 19,000
Disability Confident employer scheme
ESS7139N - Production Assistant
ESS7139N - Production Assistant

ESS Employment Ltd • Stonehouse

On-site
GBP 15,000 - 21,000
25 days paid holiday
Overtime opportunities
Free refreshments
+2
ESS7133N - Production Operative - Shift
ESS7133N - Production Operative - Shift

ESS Employment Ltd • Stroud

On-site
GBP 28,000 - 29,000
Company pension
Enhanced sick pay
Bonus if targets are hit
+2
ESS6600N - Warehouse Assistant
ESS6600N - Warehouse Assistant

ESS Employment Ltd • Tetbury

On-site
GBP 15,000 - 21,000
Employee Discount Outlet Pack
ESS7140N - MIG Welder
ESS7140N - MIG Welder

ESS Employment Ltd • Stonehouse

On-site
GBP 32,000 - 40,000
25 days paid holiday
Overtime opportunities
Health benefits and death in service
+4
Aerospace Surface Treatment Technician
Aerospace Surface Treatment Technician

ESS Employment Ltd • Stroud

On-site
GBP 18,000 - 19,000
ESS7032N - CNC Operator - Double Day Shift
ESS7032N - CNC Operator - Double Day Shift

ESS Employment Ltd • Stroud

On-site
GBP 32,000 - 52,000
Disability Confident employer scheme
ESS7021N - CNC Lathe Turner Setter and Operator
ESS7021N - CNC Lathe Turner Setter and Operator

ESS Employment Ltd • Stroud

On-site
GBP 21,000 - 25,000
Disability Confident employer
Late shift uplift 30%
Permanent position
Read more
Read more

Paramount Personnel • Okehampton

On-site
GBP 17,000 - 19,000
Weekly pay
Immediate start
ESS7117N - Electronic Assembler
ESS7117N - Electronic Assembler

ESS Employment Ltd • Stonehouse

On-site
GBP 18,000 - 19,000
Disability Confident employer scheme