Metal Finisher (Anodising / Masking / Rumbling)

Denham | £39,500 (incl. shift allowance) | Permanent | Double Days

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking to add an Aerospace Finishing Operative to its expanding surface finishing department.

This role would suit someone with hands‑on experience in anodising, rumbling / vibratory finishing, or precision masking. You'll start in the area you already know and receive structured cross‑training into the other finishing processes over time.

The work involves small, detailed metallic components and is well suited to someone from a manufacturing or engineering background who values accuracy, consistency and long‑term progression in a stable environment.

The role

You'll initially work in your strongest skill area, with further training provided as you develop into a multi‑skilled finisher. Depending on your background, duties may include:

If you join with anodising experience

Operating manual or automated anodising lines

Jigging, masking and plugging components prior to processing

Inspecting finished surfaces to aerospace quality standards

Working with process chemicals to defined specifications
If you join with rumbling experience

Operating vibratory finishing and barrel tumbling equipment

Preparing surfaces ahead of anodising or passivation

Masking critical features such as bores, slots and edges

Deburring and finishing components to tight tolerances
If you join with masking experience

Applying tapes, plugs and bungs to intricate components

Unmasking parts and carrying out basic visual checks

Working with small, detailed parts requiring good dexterity

Across all areas, you'll work from engineering drawings and follow strict quality and safety processes on safety‑critical aerospace components.

What you'll need

Manufacturing or engineering background (essential)

Competence in at least one of anodising, rumbling, or precision masking

Strong attention to detail and good manual dexterity

Understanding of health & safety and COSHH requirements

Ability to work double day shifts

Experience with process chemicals or metal finishing techniques is useful, but not essential if you have a solid manufacturing foundation.

What's on offer

£35,500 basic salary

22.5% afternoon shift allowance, giving c. £39,500

£3,000 signing bonus paid within the first year

Double day shifts:- Earlies, 06:00-14:00 Mon-Thu, 06:00-12:00 Fri / Afters, 13:45-22:00 Mon-Thu, 11:45-15:00 Fri

Overtime available

Strong benefits package

Genuine long‑term progression

Stable workload with over ten years of secured contracts

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