Plating Operator

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

Job summary

A manufacturing services provider in Glasgow is offering a full-time position as a Plating Operator. The role involves operating manual chemical plating lines, monitoring production tanks, and performing X-ray testing. Candidates should have a standard grade level education and demonstrate dexterity. Full training is provided for those with plating experience. The company offers benefits such as pension, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Employee retail discounts

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Educated to standard grade level.
• Experiences working to high-quality standards on precision components is desirable.
• Health & safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual chemical plating lines for various coatings.
• Monitor production tanks and make chemical additions.
• Carry out X-ray testing for coating thickness.
• Complete job cards with relevant process details.

Skills

Dexterity

Time management

Problem-solving

Flexible attitude

Collaboration

Education

Standard grade level education

Job description

Job Title: Plating 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. Due to continued demand, they are offering an exciting opportunity for a Plating Operator to join their team in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual chemical plating lines for various coatings
• Monitor production tanks through analysis and make chemical additions as required
• Carry out X‑ray testing for coating thickness
• Complete job cards with all relevant process details

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to standard grade level
• Demonstrable examples of dexterity
• Experience working to high‑quality standards on precision components (desirable)
• Health & safety conscious
• Plating experience preferred but not essential – full training will be provided

Skills & Behaviours

• Flexible and collaborative attitude within the team
• Constructive approach and willingness to support peers and other departments
• Professional conduct when dealing directly or indirectly with customers
• Respect for all team members
• Proactive with good time management
• Strong problem‑solving skills within span of control/team
• Positive attitude and resilience to setbacks
• Disciplined in maintaining schedules and documentation

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 two‑shift rotation (early and back 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
• 33 days holiday per year, including Christmas closure
• 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)