Anodising Operative (Rotating Shifts) – £3k Signing Bonus

Anodising Operative – £3k Signing Bonus

Denham | C. £41,150 | Permanent | Double Days

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking to add an Anodising Operative to its expanding surface finishing department.

This role would suit someone with hands‑on experience in anodising, passivation or phosphating.

The work involves small, detailed metallic components and is well suited to someone from a manufacturing or engineering background who values accuracy, consistency and long‑term progression in a stable environment.

The role

Operating manual or automated anodising lines

Jigging, masking and plugging components prior to processing

Inspecting finished surfaces to aerospace quality standards

Working with process chemicals to defined specifications

Operating vibratory finishing and barrel tumbling equipment

Preparing surfaces ahead of anodising or passivation

Masking critical features such as bores, slots and edges

Deburring and finishing components to tight tolerances

Working with small, detailed parts requiring good dexterity

Working from engineering drawings

Following strict quality and safety processes.

What you’ll need

Manufacturing or engineering background (essential)

Competence in anodising or a similar/transferrable process

Strong attention to detail and good manual dexterity

Understanding of health & safety and COSHH

requirements

Ability to work double day shifts

Experience with process chemicals or metal finishing techniques is useful, but not essential if you have a solid manufacturing foundation.

What’s on offer

£37,000 base salary, plus 22.5% shift allowance every second week

£3,000 signing bonus, paid within the first year

Double day shifts: Earlies 06:00–14:00 Mon–Thu / 06:00–12:00 Fri, Afters 13:45–22:00 Mon–Thu / 11:45–15:00 Fri

Overtime available

Strong benefits package

Genuine long‑term progression

Stable workload with over ten years of secured contracts

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