Metal Finishing Operative – Anodising / Vibratory Finishing
Denham | £42,875 - £44,100 (inc. shift allowance) | Permanent | Rotating Shifts
We're recruiting Metal Finishing Operatives for a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham. You'll be working on aviation safety systems for fighter jets, operating within the finishing department across either anodising or vibratory finishing processes.
What you'll be doing:
Anodising:
Operating anodising equipment on both manual and automated production lines
Preparing components through masking, jigging, and bunging
Quality inspection of finished parts
Working with process chemicals to exacting specifications
Vibratory Finishing:
Operating barrel tumbling and vibratory finishing equipment
Preparing metallic surfaces for anodising and passivation
Masking components to protect bores, holes, and slots
Surface preparation and deburring to precise standards
Across both processes you'll be working to engineering drawings, maintaining quality standards, and handling safety-critical components.
What you need:
Basic manufacturing or engineering background
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (training provided)
Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
Understanding of H&S procedures and COSHH regulations
GCSE grades D-G or equivalent
Flexibility to work rotating shifts
Experience in metal finishing or working with process chemicals is ideal, but training can be provided for the right person with a solid manufacturing foundation.
What's on offer:
£35,000 - £36,000 base salary + 22.5% shift allowance (total package £42,875 - £44,100)
Rotating shifts: Week A 06:00-14:00, Week B 13:45-22:00 (Monday to Friday)
Strong benefits package
Genuine progression opportunities within the business
Overtime available if desired
Stable, long-term work with a company that has over a decade of secured contracts
This is a permanent position with a leading name in aerospace manufacturing. You'll be working on safety-critical components where quality and precision matter.
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