Process Operator

J1786-2 Posted: 13/07/2026

£13.50 + Benefits: parking/canteen/temp to perm
Tarvin Sands, North West,
Temporary

Meridian business support is recruiting for a Chemical Process Operator / Electroplating Assistant for a Company based in Tarvin. Anyone with STEM or an engineering background would suit this role, our clients are expanding and looking for candidates that are adaptable and looking to progress

Working hours:

Working Hours:
Normal working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00. If you have commitments that may clash with these hours, our client is willing to discuss alternate working hours should you have the right skill set.
Weekend duties will be required when trained. Fully trained staff work one weekend in 4. Approx. 2-5 hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings together with a very occasional Bank Holiday. You may also be required to work on a weekend when assistance is required during busy periods.

£13.50 - per hour / Starting Rate.

Additional Pay :Working Hours:
Normal working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00. If you have commitments that may clash with these hours, our client is willing to discuss alternate working hours should you have the right skill set.
Weekend duties will be required when trained. Fully trained staff work one weekend in 4. Approx. 2-5 hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings together with a very occasional Bank Holiday. You may also be required to work on a weekend when assistance is required during busy periods.

There is a discretionary production bonus scheme which you will be eligible for after completing 3 months work.

Electroplating Assistant Duties :

Unpacking components, Inspection, Jigging and Masking in preparation for plating.
Unjigging and cleaning plated components. Sorting and putting away masks.
Maintaining additives on electroplating tanks. Changing Filters.
Any tasks where assistance may be required by electroplating technicians.
Machining finished parts, and final inspection.
Cleaning equipment.
Keeping workplace environment clean and tidy.

After a short time we would expect to start teaching you electroplating duties:

Daily plating tank checks, maintaining equipment, loading and unloading the plating tanks.
Maintaining/preparing the tanks between batches.
pH Measurement and Chemical Analysis, making up and maintaining plating solutions.
Production team only consist 9 people, we are looking for someone who will fit in.
No previous experience is necessary but an interest in engineering, chemistry or sciences, mechanical maintenance is desirable.

Please be aware before applying that due the semi-rural location, public transport isn't always perfect, especially on the weekends. This being the case, your own transport is preferable.

Immediate start available / Weekly pay

Temp (including contractors) role:
“Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.