Masking Operative

Ready to be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right? As a Masking Operative, you’ll join a small but skilled aerospace surface treatment team where accuracy and quality matter every day.

In this hands-on role, you’ll prepare components for coating and plating by carefully applying masking materials, ensuring important areas are protected exactly as the customer requires.

In the Masking Operative role, you will be:


  • Reading and interpreting work instructions including SOPs, job cards, and masking diagrams to complete tasks to exact specifications
  • Applying masking materials including tapes, waxes, lacquers, plugs, caps to protect designated areas during coating or plating
  • Inspecting masked parts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards
  • Removing masking materials post-process without damaging treated surfaces
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work area to support efficiency
  • Following health, safety, and quality procedures at all times
  • Collaborating with production and quality teams to meet deadlines and resolve issues
  • Accurately completing documentation to ensure full process traceability

To be considered for the Masking Operative role, you will need:


  • Excellent attention to detail and a careful approach to ensure every task is completed accurately and to a high standard
  • A positive attitude and a willingness to learn, showing enthusiasm to develop your skills and adapt to new challenges
  • Good manual dexterity with the ability to handle small parts and materials precisely and confidently
  • The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions clearly and consistently to maintain quality and safety standards
  • Reliability and punctuality, demonstrating a strong commitment to your role and the team
  • Flexibility to work shifts or overtime as needed, supporting production demands and deadlines

This is a temporary position based near Colwyn Bay and has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Offering an hourly rate of £13.21 shift allowance.

Training will take place on afternoons (14:00 pm–10pm) before moving onto permanent nights (22:00pm–6am)





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