At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the electroplating team in preparing and finishing aircraft components.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace company focused on quality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Full training, safety-focused environment, and shift-based work for work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous learning and skill development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career while making a real impact in aerospace.
- Qualifications: GCSEs and good English skills; engineering experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 37500 £ per year.
Launch Your Engineering Career in Aerospace. Join our Plating team and play a vital role in restoring and protecting aircraft components. With full training provided, you'll develop specialist electroplating skills while working in a safety-focused environment that supports quality, teamwork and continuous learning.
This is a shift-based role - Four Days on / Four Days off Rotation.
What will I be doing?
- Support the electroplating team with the preparation, coating and finishing of aircraft components.
- Assist with loading plating equipment, surface preparation, grit blasting, masking, cadmium plating and Alocrom processes while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and environmental compliance.
- Work as part of a skilled team to ensure components are processed accurately and efficiently, with full training provided to develop your knowledge and technical skills.
What do I need?
- GCSEs (or equivalent) and good written and spoken English.
- Engineering or manufacturing experience preferred; aerospace experience is an advantage.
- Knowledge of PPE and safe working practices.
- Ability to read technical drawings and follow work instructions.
Trainee Electroplater employer: Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK
Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to extensive training and growth opportunities in the aviation sector, all while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions. Located in a vibrant area, our company provides unique advantages such as industry-leading resources and a commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
Contact Details:
Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK Recruitment Team
