Semi Skilled Halar Coater

Job Description

About the Role

As a Semi-Skilled Halar Coating Operator based at our Greengate site in Middleton, Manchester, you will be responsible for applying protective Halar coatings to manufactured components within our machine shop.

This is a hands-on role in a high-productivity environment, working a rotating shift pattern with day and afternoon shifts alternating week by week. The role is largely independent, giving you ownership of your tasks, while still being part of a wider team and supporting shared workshop activities when needed.

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, pump manufacturing, and industrial markets.

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time employment in an established global company
  

• Opportunity to develop skills across multiple machining processes
  

• Overtime opportunities
  

• Supportive working environment
  

• Access to internal training and development
  

Key Responsibilities

Core responsibilities:

• Apply Halar coating in line with defined process specifications
  

• Perform deburring, polishing, and part marking as required
  

• Complete basic administrative tasks (e.g., route cards)
  

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  

• Carry out basic preventative maintenance on equipment
  

• Follow all HSE and company procedures
  

Additional responsibilities:

• Support other workshop activities based on business needs
  

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  

• Work flexibly across shifts and tasks
  

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment
  

• Exposure to powder coating systems
  

• Basic computer literacy (e.g., email, MS Office)
  

• Understanding of HSE practices
  

• Ability to perform manual handling and workshop tasks
  

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  

Desirable:

• FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
  

• Experience in deburring, polishing, or similar semi-skilled tasks
  

Soft Skills

• Good time management and ability to work independently
  

• Strong attention to detail and quality
  

• Positive, proactive attitude
  

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
  

Why Join Us?

Join a global organisation where your work directly contributes to high-quality engineered products used worldwide. This role offers stability and the opportunity to build long-term expertise in a specialised coating process.

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insuranc
  

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
  

• Income Protection
  

• Life Assurance
  

• Personal Accident Coverage
  

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance
  

• Healthcare Cash Plan
  

• Partner Life Assurance
  

• Critical Illness Cover
  

• Retail Vouchers
  

• Gym Membership
  

• Cycle to Work Scheme
  

• Travel Insurance
  

About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry''s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers'' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team
Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

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