Production Operative - Plating

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision manufacturing is seeking multiple Production Operatives to join their team in Eastfield, Glasgow. The role involves operating chemical plating lines and ensuring quality standards are met. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those with a background in engineering or manufacturing.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

33 days holiday (including BH)

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on or detail-focused tasks.
• Experience working to high quality standards on precision-engineered components is desirable.
• Previous plating or surface treatment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual chemical plating lines to apply coatings.
• Monitor and maintain chemical bath integrity.
• Conduct X-ray thickness testing for coating consistency.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Education

Standard grade/secondary school level

Job description

Production Operative

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Location: Eastfield, Glasgow, G72 area

Hours: 37 per week; Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm & Friday 8am – 1pm

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are proud to partner with a high precision component manufacturer who produce complex parts for a variety of regulated industries. We are searching for multiple production operatives to join their team based near Eastfield, Glasgow G72 area.

Full training provided, anyone with a background in engineering or manufacturing would be ideal.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days holiday (inc BH)
• Career growth opportunities

Production Operative Responsibilities: On the job training

• Operate manual chemical plating lines to apply a range of coatings including Zinc, Zinc-Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Gold, and Silver, in accordance with production requirements.
• Monitor and maintain chemical bath integrity, performing regular analysis and making precise chemical additions as necessary.
• Conduct X-ray thickness testing to verify coating consistency and compliance with specification standards.
• Accurately complete job cards, documenting all processes, materials used, and parameters followed for traceability and quality assurance.

Production Operative Requirements:

• Educated to standard grade/secondary school level, with a sound understanding of practical working environments.
• Good manual dexterity, with demonstrable experience in hands-on or detail-focused tasks.
• Experience working to high quality standards on precision-engineered components is desirable.
• Strong awareness of health and safety protocols, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Previous plating or surface treatment experience is advantageous, though full training will be provided for the right candidate.

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