Plating Technician​/Electroplating Technician

Do you have previous experience in a plating or metal finishing environment? If so, we are looking at recruiting a Plating Shop Technician/Electroplating Technician to work at a leading manufacturing organisation on a full-time (which may include sift working) temporary contract in Southampton.

This role will be carrying out metal finishing and electroplating processes safely and accurately, ensuring coated components meet quality, thickness, and appearance specifications while complying with environmental and safety standards.

• Prepare components for plating (cleaning, degreasing, rinsing, masking)
• Set up and operate plating tanks (e.g. zinc, nickel, chrome, copper, silver & gold)
• Monitor bath chemistry, temperature, voltage, and current
• Load and unload parts using racks, jigs, or barrels
• Carry out post-plating processes such as passivation, drying, and inspection
• Inspect plated parts for thickness, adhesion, finish, and defects
• Use measuring tools (scales, micrometers, thickness gauges, test panels)
• Identify and correct plating faults (burning, blistering, poor coverage)
• Record process data and quality results

• Understanding of electroplating principles
• Ability to follow Process sheets and work instructions
• Basic chemical handling and measurement
• Fault-finding and problem-solving in plating processes
• NVQ/vocational qualifications in Surface Treatment or Manufacturing