Job Description
About the Role
As a Semi-Skilled Halar Coating Operator based at our Greengate site in Middleton, Manchester, you will be responsible for applying protective Halar coatings to manufactured components within our machine shop.
This is a hands-on role in a high-productivity environment, working a rotating shift pattern with day and afternoon shifts alternating week by week. The role is largely independent, giving you ownership of your tasks, while still being part of a wider team and supporting shared workshop activities when needed.
About NOV
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, pump manufacturing, and industrial markets.
What We Offer
Stable, full-time employment in an established global company
Opportunity to develop skills across multiple machining processes
Overtime opportunities
Supportive working environment
Access to internal training and development
Key Responsibilities
Core responsibilities:
Apply Halar coating in line with defined process specifications
Perform deburring, polishing, and part marking as required
Complete basic administrative tasks (e.g., route cards)
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Carry out basic preventative maintenance on equipment
Follow all HSE and company procedures
Additional responsibilities:
Support other workshop activities based on business needs
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Work flexibly across shifts and tasks
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment
Exposure to powder coating systems
Basic computer literacy (e.g., email, MS Office)
Understanding of HSE practices
Ability to perform manual handling and workshop tasks
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Desirable:
FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
Experience in deburring, polishing, or similar semi-skilled tasks
Soft Skills
Good time management and ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail and quality
Positive, proactive attitude
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Why Join Us?
Join a global organisation where your work directly contributes to high-quality engineered products used worldwide. This role offers stability and the opportunity to build long-term expertise in a specialised coating process.
Health & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insuranc
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Finance & Protection
Pension Plan
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Personal Accident Coverage
Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)
Dental Insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Partner Life Assurance
Critical Illness Cover
Retail Vouchers
Gym Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Travel Insurance
About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations