Coating Operative

Company
THEHIREWORKS LTD
Location
Cambridge
Salary
£25,750 per annum

Full Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on and dependable Production Operator to join our coatings department in a full-time, temp-to-perm role. You’ll start on a day shift while learning the process, then transition into rotating shifts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a precision-focused production environment.

You’ll be based in a production facility that includes heavy lifting equipment, coating chambers, and process chemicals, with some outdoor exposure. All work is carried out to high industry standards (AS9100, ISO9001, Nadcap), so precision and compliance are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out secondary contract reviews
  • Prepare components (cleaning, blasting, masking)
  • Load work efficiently using jigs and fixtures
  • Set up and maintain coating chambers
  • Perform load testing and inspect results
  • Review data logs for quality control
  • Pack and dispatch completed parts

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Following operating procedures and health & safety standards
  • Performing maintenance on fixtures and coating equipment
  • Conducting routine checks on production systems
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area (5S)
  • Participating in audits and continuous improvement activities
  • Providing emergency transport cover when required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Secondary education or equivalent experience
  • Willing and able to work shifts (including nights)
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Prior experience in coatings or surface prep (training provided)
  • Forklift truck licence
  • Basic IT skills

Benefits:

  • Night shift bonus
  • Overtime at Premium rates

Should the role become permanent, additional benefits include:

  • Bonus scheme – Paid twice yearly
  • Pension – Matched contributions up to 8%
  • Healthcare – Basic healthcare scheme
  • Life insurance – Upon qualification

If you’re reliable, safety-conscious, and looking to grow into a permanent role within a high-performing production team, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV!

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.

Location
Cambridge
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,750 per annum
Industry
Coatings
Closing Date
15th October 2025
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