Process Operative - Surface Treatment

  • Thomas Professional
  • Jul 06, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Process Operative - Surface Treatment

Location: Stroud

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Day Shift

Salary: 12.71 - 13.50 per hour DOE

Are you looking to build a long-term career within the aerospace manufacturing industry?

Do you have a great eye for detail and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where quality matters?

THOMAS Professional is delighted to be supporting a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Process Operative - Surface Treatment to join their growing team in Stroud.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturer supplying components to some of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who is eager to develop new skills within a specialist surface treatment environment.

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Monday to Friday day shift (39 hours per week)
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Full training and ongoing development
  • Stable, long-term career opportunity
  • Clean and modern manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to work within the aerospace industry
  • Supportive and friendly team culture

Role Responsibilities

  • Prepare aerospace components for surface treatment, including masking, media blasting and waxing
  • Carry out surface treatment processes following detailed work instructions and process sheets
  • Record processing times and production data accurately
  • Maintain exceptional quality standards throughout the manufacturing process
  • Promote a strong health & safety culture
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets

The Person

  • Previous experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment is essential
  • Experience following detailed manufacturing or process instructions
  • Experience working to high quality standards and completing production records accurately
  • Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
  • Experience preparing or processing metal components would be advantageous
  • Strong awareness of health & safety within a production environment
  • Reliable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Aerospace manufacturing or surface treatment experience would be highly beneficial

If you are interested in this Process Operative - Surface Treatment opportunity and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional is committed to reviewing every application fairly and equally.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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