Masking Operator

Optimise By Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Glasgow is seeking a Masking Operator. This full-time role offers up to £15.24 per hour with a 10% shift allowance. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include producing components, maintaining work areas, and supporting team development. Benefits include pension, life insurance, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical healthcare

Employee retail discounts

Access to online learning platforms

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary, full training provided.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills over time.

Responsibilities

• Produce components to meet delivery requirements.
• Maintain and clean work areas.
• Report faults to maintenance staff.

Skills

Steady hand and keen eye for detail

Collaborative attitude within the team

Proactive with good time management

Positive attitude and resilience

Good written and verbal communication

Job description

Job Title: Masking Operator

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Up to £15.24phr +10% shift allowance

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a client who provides advanced high‑precision manufacturing services from a centre of excellence in the UK. They have an exciting opportunity for a Masking Operator to join their team in Glasgow.

Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive in‑house training in all aspects of masking for painting and anodising. Full competency may take up to one year to achieve, requiring dedication and patience throughout the training process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce components in line with delivery requirements against agreed schedules and cost
• Complete job cards with all relevant details of processes carried out
• Clean and maintain work areas
• Report equipment faults to maintenance staff
• Record and maintain work‑related data
• Pack goods with protective materials
• Support team members as part of team development and/or induction
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Contribute to plans and forecasts within the work area

Skills & Behaviours:

• Steady hand and keen eye for detail
• Collaborative attitude within the team
• Proactive with good time management
• Positive attitude and resilience to setbacks
• Good written and verbal communication

What's in it for you?

• Full‑time, permanent contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Once fully trained, you’ll move onto a three‑shift rotation (early, back, and night shifts)
• Shift allowance applied at the relevant rate once fully trained
• Access to benefits including pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, prescription protection eyewear, and employee retail discounts
• Access to online learning platforms to support your development
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a supportive and collaborative environment

For more information regarding this vacancy please get in touch with Alex on (phone number removed)