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 centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations