trainee electroplater

Trainee Electroplater – Hitchin

Location: Hitchin
Job Type: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £12.80 per hour to start, with a pay rise once fully trained

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Hitchin, is looking for a Trainee Electroplater to join their production team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with production or manufacturing experience who is looking to learn a skilled trade. Full training will be provided, and there is an opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right person.

The successful candidate will work with manufactured components and learn a range of electroplating processes, including nickel and zinc plating.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with different electroplating processes following full training.
• Preparing components ready for plating.
• Loading and unloading products safely and efficiently.
• Jigging and wiring parts during busy periods.
• Carrying out quality checks and ensuring attention to detail.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Keeping the work area clean and organised.
• Supporting the wider production team when required.

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience with powder coating, chemicals, metal finishing or similar production work would be an advantage.
• Someone who is keen to learn and develop a new skilled trade.
• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow and interpret engineering drawings would be an advantage.
• Must be physically fit, as the role involves a lot of lifting.
• Good dexterity is required as you will be required to jig and wire parts.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

30-minute lunch break.

The role offers an early finish every Friday, giving you a great work-life balance.

• £12.80 per hour to start.
• Pay rise once fully trained.
• Full training provided.
• Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension once permanent, subject to company terms.
• Opportunity to learn a skilled trade and progress within the business.
• Monday–Friday working hours with an early finish on Friday.

To apply, please contact:

Michael O’Hare
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

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