Production Operative - Plating

Company
Syntech Recruitment Ltd
Location
Glasgow
Salary
£23,400 per annum

Full 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.

To apply, simply click the apply button.

Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. For full details, including our T&C’s and Privacy Policy, visit our website: www.syntechrecruitment.co.uk.

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Location
Glasgow
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£23,400 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
25th June 2025
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