PVD Coatings - Shift Operator

Manpower UK Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company is looking for a PVD Coatings Shift Operator in Swavesey, near Cambridge. This full-time role involves producing coatings safely and efficiently, with opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have experience with shift work and communication skills. Excellent benefits include bonuses, pension contributions, and basic healthcare.

Benefits

Twice-yearly bonus scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Basic healthcare scheme

Life insurance once qualified

Qualifications

• Experience with shift work, including nights.
• Good English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Physical capability to handle materials and equipment safely.
• Ideally some knowledge of coating practices; training provided if needed.
• Full UK driver's license preferred.
• Forklift license and IT literacy are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform coatings production activities including surface preparation.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently following procedures.
• Assist with packing, dispatch, fixture maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Support process improvements and audits as needed.
• Follow health and safety compliance.

Skills

Shift work experience

English communication skills

Physical capability to handle materials

Knowledge of coating practices

UK driver's license

Forklift license

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

PVD Coatings Shift Operator - Coatings Department

Location: North-West of Cambridge (Swavesey)

Salary: 25,750 per annum + 10 per night shift + overtime at premium rates

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Shifts: Initially days (06:00-14:00) to learn the role, moving to rotating shifts (06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00)

A Manpower client, a nationally recognised industrial manufacturing company, is seeking a reliable and motivated operator to join their Coatings department on a temp-to-perm basis, with the role leading to a permanent position after six months. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, supportive environment with great benefits and career development opportunities!

Responsibilities

• Perform coatings production activities including surface preparation, use of jigs and fixtures, coating chamber preparation, testing, and data review
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently following company procedures and quality standards
• Assist with packing, dispatch, fixture maintenance, and housekeeping activities
• Support process improvements, audits, and emergency transport cover as needed
• Follow health and safety and quality management systems compliant with industry standards

Requirements

• Experience with shift work, including nights
• Good English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Physical capability to handle materials and equipment safely
• Ideally some knowledge of coating practices or PVD Coatings (training provided if needed)
• Full UK driver's license preferred
• Forklift license and IT literacy are advantageous

Benefits

• Twice-yearly bonus scheme
• Matched pension contributions of up to 8%
• Basic healthcare scheme
• Life insurance once qualified

How to apply

If you're interested in our PVD Coatings Shift Operator Role Click apply today or call us on (phone number removed) to apply!