Heat Treatment Operative

Adecco Portugal; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Competitive salary

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Heat Treatment Operative for our Lincoln manufacturing team. You will operate heat treatment furnaces, ensuring components meet specifications and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights). You will load/unload, monitor temperatures, record data, and support maintenance, with training and development opportunities and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience operating furnaces or heat treatment equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treatment furnaces and equipment per work instructions.
• Load and unload components safely using handling equipment.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, cycle times and process parameters.
• Complete production documentation and maintain process records.
• Carry out visual inspections and basic quality checks on components.
• Support furnace maintenance activities and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and comply with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Furnace operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Heat Treatment Operative - Lincoln - Rotating Shifts; Days, Afternoons, Nights

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and motivated Heat Treatment Operative to join its manufacturing team in Lincoln. Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will be responsible for operating heat treatment equipment and ensuring components are processed to the required specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heat treatment furnaces and associated equipment in accordance with work instructions and production schedules.
• Load and unload components safely using handling equipment and cranes where trained and authorised.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, cycle times and process parameters to ensure product conformity.
• Complete production documentation and maintain accurate process records.
• Carry out visual inspections and basic quality checks on components.
• Support furnace maintenance activities and report equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and comply with all Health & Safety procedures.

Requirements/Desirable Skills

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, engineering or industrial environments.
• Experience operating furnaces or heat treatment equipment would be advantageous.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

What We Are Looking For

• Proactive and dependable approach.
• Strong awareness of safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free onsite parking.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.