trainee Production Operative

Trainee Production Operative – Electroplating 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. (phone number removed) #INDLEI

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