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Surface Finishes - Process Operator
Salary - 37,931
Job Description
This company is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. They design, test, manufacture, and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft, including Airbus and Boeing, as well as UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. The Gloucester location has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 90 years.
What will I be doing?
- Processing of production components through the Surface Finishes department, including Cadmium, Chrome, Nickel, and Zinc/Nickel.
- Additional tasks include oven work and cadmium passivation.
- Measuring both unplated and plated components using micrometers, calipers, and permascopes.
- Making chemical additions to processing vats as needed.
- Supporting continuous improvement activities.
What we will give you:
- Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5-day working week)
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, with the option to buy/sell annual leave
- Profit-sharing annual bonus
- Share scheme
- Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
- Onsite subsidised canteen, bicycle storage, and shower/changing facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Dedicated Benefits Portal, including life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, technology & retail savings, healthcare & wellbeing services, and more!
- Opportunities for global and local career progression and sponsorship of training courses
- Engagement with schools, colleges, and universities, STEM initiatives, and charitable activities
- Social events throughout the year, along with sports and social clubs
What do you need from me?
Ideally, you will have completed a processing apprenticeship or have experience in chrome, cadmium, nickel, and zinc/nickel and their associated tasks. Competency in using measuring equipment and understanding technical drawings is essential.
Other key competencies required for this role include:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong team-working ethics
- Self-management and reliability with good problem-solving skills
- Ability to diagnose equipment or tool malfunctions and determine the need for adjustments or repairs
- Participation in continuous improvement activities to enhance operational processes and internal customer satisfaction
- Maintaining high standards of 5S/housekeeping while ensuring safe working practices
- Organisational awareness
- Personal drive
- Proactivity
- Working effectively with others
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
