Location: Hitchin
Pay: £12.80 per hour to start – pay increase once fully trained
Hours: Monday–Friday
Job Type: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent
Are you looking for a hands-on job where you can learn a skilled trade and build a long-term career?
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Hitchin, is looking for a Trainee Production Operative to join their team.
No previous electroplating experience is required – full training will be provided.
You will be trained in the electroplating process, working with manufactured metal components and learning how to prepare, plate and quality-check parts.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous production, manufacturing, warehouse, assembly or factory experience who wants to develop new skills and progress within a manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Trainee Production Operative, you will be trained to:
Prepare metal components ready for plating
Load and unload components safely
Learn nickel and zinc electroplating processes
Jig and wire components ready for processing
Carry out quality checks on finished products
Follow production instructions and health & safety procedures
Keep the work area clean and organised
Work as part of a busy production team
Develop your skills with the opportunity to progress to a fully trained Electroplater
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Reliable and punctual
Hardworking and motivated
Keen to learn a skilled trade
Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Physically fit, as the role involves lifting and moving components
Good with their hands and has good attention to detail
Able to follow instructions and production processes
A good team player
Previous production or manufacturing experience would be beneficial but transferable experience from warehouse, assembly, factory or other hands-on environments will also be considered.
Experience with powder coating, metal finishing, chemicals or engineering drawings would be an advantage but is not essential.
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am–1:00pm
30-minute lunch break.
Early finish every Friday.
What's on Offer
£12.80 per hour starting rate
Pay increase once fully trained
Full training provided
Learn a skilled trade
Opportunity to become permanent
Long-term career development
Free on-site parking
Company pension once permanent, subject to company terms
Monday–Friday working hours
Early finish every Friday
Interested? Apply today or contact Michael O’Hare for more information.
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Salary description
£12.80 - £12.80 per hour