Finishing Technician

ob Title: Finishing Technician (Plating & Lacquer)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Posted: 11 February 2026

Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a skilled Finishing Technician to join a busy manufacturing facility in Birmingham. This hands-on role supports plating and lacquer processes, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance within the finishing department.

Working Hours:

• Monday Thursday: 7:00am 3:30pm
• Friday: 7:00am 12:00pm
• 37 hours per week (30-minute lunch break)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimise finishing plant and chemical processes
• Ensure quality standards and HSE/environmental compliance are met
• Support new product introduction (NPI)
• Work closely with production teams on agreed finishing methods
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in plating, lacquer, or similar manufacturing/finishing environment
• Background in chemistry, process engineering, or related discipline considered (full training provided)
• Strong understanding of process control and quality standards
• High attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset

What s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate up to £14.50 p/h
• Stable, permanent position
• Structured working week with early Friday finish
• Development and progression opportunities within a high-quality manufacturing environment