If you’re an experienced Electro-Plater who takes real pride in producing high-quality finishes, this could be the role for you. Based in Poole, this position offers the chance for an Electro-Plater to join a busy, well-established engineering environment where precision, safety, and consistency matter every day. As an Electro-Plater, you’ll be hands-on with cadmium and zinc-nickel processes, playing a key part in ensuring components leave the shop floor finished to the highest standard.
As an Electro-Plater, your responsibilities will include:
Preparing metal components for plating, including cleaning, degreasing, and masking
Mixing and preparing cadmium and zinc-nickel plating solutions to exact specifications
Operating electroplating tanks and associated power supplies
Monitoring current, voltage, and solution temperatures throughout the plating cycle
Checking plating thickness and quality to meet required standards
Inspecting finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and visual inspection
Cleaning and maintaining electroplating equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
Maintaining accurate process records and documentation
Supporting with ordering materials and consumables
Assisting in training new electroplaters where required
Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with regulations
To be successful as an Electro-Plater, you will need:
Previous experience as an Electro-Plater, ideally working with cadmium or zinc-nickel
Strong understanding of surface preparation and plating processes
Ability to mix chemical solutions accurately and safely
Confidence operating electroplating equipment and monitoring process controls
Experience checking plating thickness and identifying defects
Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards within a plating environment
This Electro-Plater position offers a competitive salary, stable working hours, and the opportunity to be part of a skilled and supportive team. You’ll be working in a structured, well-run environment where quality is taken seriously and good workmanship is valued.
If you’re an experienced Electro-Plater who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Kate at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed).
Holt Engineering
We source skilled mechanical and electrical talent for engineering blue collar roles across the UK. This includes CNC machinists (turning, milling, sliding head, EDM and programming), toolmakers, manual grinders and deburrers. We also recruit welders and fabricators (TIG, MIG and coded), sheet metal workers and steel erectors. On the assembly and test side, we place mechanical fitters, maintenance, paint spraying, laminators, deck fitters, assembly technicians and electrical technicians, electronic technicians, wire persons, IPC technicians, solderers, PCB assemblers and test technicians, plus production operatives and warehouse and stores staff