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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