PVD Coatings - Shift Operator
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Ovetime & Annual Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4UG |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH422612_1757683717 |
Summary
PVD Coatings Shift Operator - Coatings Department
Location: North-West of Cambridge (Swavesey)
Salary: £25,750 per annum + £10 per night shift + overtime at premium rates
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shifts: Initially days (06:00-14:00) to learn the role, moving to rotating shifts (06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00)
A Manpower client, a nationally recognized industrial manufacturing company, is seeking a reliable and motivated operator to join their Coatings department on a temp-to-perm basis, with the role leading to a permanent position after six months. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, supportive environment with great benefits and career development opportunities!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform coatings production activities including surface preparation, use of jigs and fixtures, coating chamber preparation, testing, and data review
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently following company procedures and quality standards
- Assist with packing, dispatch, fixture maintenance, and housekeeping activities
- Support process improvements, audits, and emergency transport cover as needed
- Follow health and safety and quality management systems compliant with industry standards
Requirements:
- Experience with shift work, including nights
- Good English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Physical capability to handle materials and equipment safely
- Ideally some knowledge of coating practices or PVD Coatings (training provided if needed)
- Full UK driver's license preferred
- Forklift license and IT literacy are advantageous
Benefits of going permanent include:
- Twice-yearly bonus scheme
- Matched pension contributions of up to 8%
- Basic healthcare scheme
- Life insurance once qualified
If you're interested in our PVD Coatings Shift Operator Role Click apply today or call us on 01223 323133 to apply!