Sulzer
Metal Spray Operator
United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSulzer
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
At Sulzer, we specialise in rotating equipment services, helping customers improve the reliability and performance of critical assets across a wide range of industries. Our York facility is recognised as a Fabrication and Machining Centre of Excellence, benefiting from significant investment in technology, equipment and capabilities to support continued growth and customer demand.
We are looking for a Metal Spray Operator to join our specialist coatings team.
What you'll be doing
Preparing customer components for coating, including cleaning, masking and blasting.
Applying thermal spray coatings using HVOF, Plasma and Wire Spray processes.
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Operating semi-automatic and robotic equipment safely and efficiently.
Conducting goods-in and in-process inspections.
Reading engineering drawings and following process documentation.
Managing powders, jigs and fixtures to support production requirements.
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet customer delivery and quality expectations.
What we're looking for
Essential
Engineering or manufacturing experience.
Strong focus on health, safety and quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
Thermal spray experience.
Metrology experience.
Robot control experience.
Engineering qualification and/or completed apprenticeship.
Experience reading engineering drawings.
Full UK driving licence.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing site with ongoing investment, advanced manufacturing technologies and opportunities for development within a global engineering organisation.
What we offer you
A competitive basic salary
Company-wide bonus scheme
Paid overtime opportunities
33 days annual leave.
Defined pension contributions.
Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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