Taunton
Permanent - Full Time
23-02-2026
31-05-2026
IM3441
c£30k, Depending on experience
We are now looking for a Plating Technician to join a contract manufacturing site in Taunton.
You will be responsible for conducting plating and surface treatment operations on a wide range of components. This will include component preparation, pre-treatments, application of coating & plating materials and post processing components ready for the next production step.
As an experienced Plating/Surface Finishing Technician, you will be carrying out various processes in the production of precision assemblies.
The role will involve electro-plating, etching, cleaning & testing amongst other associated production tasks as well as bulk handling of chemicals whilst working safely to Health & Safety/COSHH standards.
You will be working in a small team and working standard day shifts with flexibility.
Owing to the current Plating / Surface Finishing Technician moving on to a new challenge, the successful candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.
Experience and Qualifications:
Ideally you should have experience in a surface treatments facility, including safely handling chemicals, surface preparation and lapping, chemical etching, cleaning and plating pre-treatment processes.
You should have a good eye for detail; and have the ability to read and accurately follow work instructions, along with a good technical ability and understanding of manufacturing equipment.
You should have a basic awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
Ideally you will be qualified to the Institute of Metal Finishing Technician level.
Additional Information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of passport and visa will be requested for verification.
Salary / benefits:
c£30k
Job Term:
Permanent / Full Time / Onsite
Skills:
Plating, Electroplating, Electroless Plating, Etching, Coating, Polishing, Chemical Etching, Surface Treatments, COSHH, Chemicals.
