Trainee Plater

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Merley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Trainee Plater in Poole, Dorset. The role offers full training, structured development and a clear progression path within aerospace finishing.

You will gain hands-on experience with plating processes, quality checks and documentation, while benefiting from early Friday finishes and a supportive team environment. Ideal for someone with a solid work history who wants to learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven work history demonstrating reliability and consistency.
• Willingness to learn a new technical trade in manufacturing.
• Methodical approach with good attention to Detail.
• Confidence working in a hands-on, practical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal components by cleaning, degreasing and masking.
• Assist with operation of electroplating tanks and process controls.
• Inspect parts to ensure quality and consistency standards.
• Support routine maintenance of plating equipment.
• Accurately record process information and complete documentation.

Skills

Reliable work history

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Hands-on

Job description

Trainee Plater Rubicon Recruitment Agency Poole, Dorset, England

Trainee Plater | Poole | £12.71 per hour

Are you looking to build a long-term career within Aerospace manufacturing, where reliability, attention to detail and a strong work ethic are valued just as highly as technical skill? This Trainee Plater role is ideal for someone with a proven work history who wants to learn a specialist trade and develop hands-on expertise with precision processes.

Whether you are early in your career or looking to retrain into manufacturing, this Trainee Plater opportunity offers full training, structured development and clear progression for the right individual.

As a Trainee Plater, you will benefit from:

• Full training and support for those new to plating
• A long-term, stable role within Aerospace finishing
• Clear development of technical skills and process knowledge
• Early finish on Fridays
• A supportive environment that values commitment and consistency

As a Trainee Plater, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing metal components through cleaning, degreasing and masking
• Assisting with the operation of electroplating tanks and process controls
• Inspecting parts to ensure quality and consistency standards are met
• Supporting routine maintenance of plating equipment
• Accurately recording process information and completing documentation

As a Trainee Plater, your experience will include:

• A strong and reliable work history demonstrating commitment and consistency
• A genuine willingness to learn a new technical skill and develop within manufacturing
• A methodical approach with good attention to detail
• Confidence working in a hands-on, practical environment
• Previous exposure to manufacturing, engineering or workshop settings (advantageous, not essential)