Special Surface Treatments Operator

Location:

Yeovil (On-site) Salary: £14.50 per hour during probation, increasing to £14.95 per hour upon successful completion of probation, plus a 22.5% shift premium once fully trained and working shifts. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (38 hours per week)

CNC Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Special Surface Treatments Operator to join a growing Aerospace & Defence manufacturing team based in Yeovil . This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing environment where full training will be provided across a range of surface treatment processes. The successful candidate will become a multi-skilled operator, supporting the production of high-quality aerospace and defence components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

• Training Period (Day Shift):
  Monday to Thursday: 7:30am 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am 12:00pm
• Once Fully Trained Rotating Shift Pattern:
• Week 1: 6:00am 2:00pm
• Week 2: 2:00pm 10:00pm (Alternating weekly.)
• Shift Premium & Overtime
• Shift Premium Early/Late Shift: 22.5% added to the basic hourly rate.
• Overtime Saturday & Sunday: 50% uplift on the basic hourly rate. Weekend overtime is available from the start of employment but is not guaranteed. Shift enhancements apply once training has been successfully completed and you have moved onto the rotating shift pattern.

• Process aerospace and defence components through specialist surface treatment processes.
• Support Heat Treatment operations.
• Assist with Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) processes.
• Carry out Chemical Conversion Coating.
• Perform Anodising and Passivation processes.
• Jig and prepare components for treatment.
• Complete liquid masking and abrasive blasting.
• Prepare surfaces prior to treatment.
• Handle chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Monitor treatment processes and maintain accurate production records.
• Complete operator inspections and quality checks.
• Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Support laboratory activities where trained and authorised.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Work flexibly across different treatment processes to support production requirements.

• Essential:
  Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good practical and hands‑on skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work accurately.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Heat Treatment
• Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP)
• Surface Treatments
• Anodising
• Passivation
• Chemical Processing
• Electroplating
• Powder Coating
• Paint Preparation
• Aerospace or Defence manufacturing

• Competitive hourly rate with progression following probation.
• 22.5% shift premium once fully trained.
• Weekend overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Full training and development in specialist aerospace surface treatment processes.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity within a growing and supportive manufacturing environment.