Electroplating Manager - Watford
Lead a Team of Craftsmen in a Rare & Rewarding Industry!
Electroplating Manager | Watford | £50,000 - £60,000Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm, Fri 7:30am-1:00pm
Contract: Permanent (12-week probation)
Perks: 28 days holiday, private healthcare, pension, free parking, casual dress
About the Opportunity
We're recruiting on behalf of a prestigious specialist manufacturer at the forefront of luxury finishes for the aerospace, automotive, and superyacht sectors. Based in Watford, this family-run company combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge processes, supplying exquisite metal finishes to some of the most recognisable names in the world.
As the Electroplating Manager, you'll step into a senior role within a state-of-the-art plating facility-widely regarded as the largest of its kind in the UK. You'll lead a skilled team, manage workflow, uphold quality, and drive continuous improvement across the department.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead and manage the plating department, supporting and motivating a skilled team
- Organise and run daily production meetings to plan schedules and priorities
- Ensure work meets the highest aesthetic and technical standards for prestigious clients
- Operate plating lines and monitor processes for gold, silver, rhodium, and other finishes
- Collaborate with the Lab Technician to test and optimise plating solutions
- Support technical queries and quality assurance in partnership with the Managing Director
- Participate in compliance activities (e.g. audits, safety checks, spill responses)
- Liaise across departments to troubleshoot issues and maintain smooth workflow
- Proven leadership in a production or plating environment
- A hands-on, teachable approach and commitment to quality
- Strong planning, delegation, and people management skills
- Comfortable in a high-paced, high-standards manufacturing setting
- Resilient, detail-oriented, and passionate about craftsmanship
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and juggle changing priorities
- Personable and professional communicator
- A rare leadership role in a niche luxury industry
- All training provided in-house by experienced professionals
- Work on parts for world-renowned aerospace and automotive brands
- A supportive, safety-focused workplace with modern facilities
- Excellent long-term prospects in a company that values its people
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead a passionate team in a one-of-a-kind manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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