Contract
Metal Finishing Technician - Treatments
Matchtech
Fareham
Posted: 21 May 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 20 June 2026
Ref: 225142379
Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Metal Finishing Technician - Treatments to join their team on a contract basis. This role is essential for ensuring the high standards of metal finishing required for aerospace components.
Key Responsibilities:
- Applying various metal treatment processes including alachrome, chromic, and sulphuric treatments.
- Ensuring all metal finishing processes meet aerospace industry standards and specifications.
- Conducting thorough inspections of metal components before and after treatment.
- Maintaining accurate records of all treatments and inspections carried out.
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and product quality.
- Adhering to all health and safety regulations and protocols.
- Assisting in the training of new team members on metal finishing processes.
- Operating and maintaining metal finishing equipment and tools in optimal condition.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in metal finishing within the aerospace industry.
- Proficiency in using alachrome, chromic, and sulphuric treatment processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively on a late shift after initial training on the core shift.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
- Good communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a leading aerospace company with cutting-edge technology.
- Exposure to various metal finishing techniques and further career development in a specialised field.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Contract Details
- Based in Fareham
- Initial 6-month contract with likelihood of extension
- Start on core day hours, with possibility supporting lates once settled and trained within the treatments area
Hours:
- Core days: Monday-Thursday 7:30-16:15, Friday 7:30-11:30
- Lates: Mon- Thursday 2:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Rates PAYE only:
First 12 weeks
- Core days: -18.13ph accrual holiday OR with holiday pay -20.77ph (equivalent -24.09 UMB)
- Lates (20%): -21.76ph accrual holiday OR with holiday pay -24.92 (equivalent -28.91 UMB)
After 12 weeks
- Core days: -18.68ph accrual holiday OR with holiday pay -21.40 (equivalent -24.82 UMB)
- Lates (20%): -22.42ph accrual holiday OR with holiday pay -25.68 (equivalent -29.79 UMB)
If you have experience in metal finishing and are looking for a new challenge in the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s dynamic team.
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