Trainee Engineering Operative

Trainee Engineering Operative

Location: Hayes
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + £4,500 shift allowance
Shift: 4 on, 4 off
Industry: Aerospace
Full Training & Career Progression Provided

We're looking for a practical, hands-on individual who wants to develop a long-term career within the aerospace engineering industry.

This is a trainee-level opportunity, so you don't need to already be an experienced Electroplater.

It could be a great next step if you have some experience working with hand tools, mechanical components or within a workshop/engineering environment and are keen to learn a skilled engineering trade.

You may currently be working as a Mechanic, Workshop Operative, Engineering Assistant, Production Operative, Technician or similar hands-on role and be looking for an opportunity with structured training and progression.

Working within a specialist aerospace engineering environment, you'll receive full training in electroplating and surface treatment processes used on aircraft components.

• Assisting experienced Electroplaters with day-to-day engineering and plating activities


• Learning how to prepare, clean, mask and treat aerospace components


• Supporting electroplating processes including cleaning, plating and rinsing


• Learning specialist processes including grit blasting, component stripping and surface preparation


• Handling components using appropriate slings, jigs and manual handling techniques


• Learning to safely operate specialist equipment, including overhead cranes


• Following engineering drawings, process instructions and overhaul manuals


• Working to strict health, safety, environmental and quality procedures


• Building your practical experience and technical knowledge through structured on-the-job training

We're particularly interested in people who are practical, mechanically minded and keen to build a career in engineering.

You could be a good fit if you have:

• Some previous exposure to an engineering, mechanical, workshop or production environment


• Confidence using hand tools or working practically with mechanical components


• A genuine willingness to learn a skilled engineering trade


• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and instructions


• A strong approach to health and safety


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• GCSE-level education or equivalent

Previous aerospace or aviation experience would be advantageous but not essential.

• £25,000 - £28,000 basic salary


• £4,500 annual shift allowance


• Total package of up to £32,500


• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern


• Full technical and mandatory training provided


• Opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills within the aerospace sector


• Overtime opportunities following completion of probation


• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish and progress their career within engineering

This is an ideal opportunity if you're currently in a practical or mechanical role but feel you've reached a ceiling and want the chance to learn, develop and progress within a specialist aerospace engineering environment.