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Manufacturing Operative

Owen Daniels
Spondon, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
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Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Posted
21 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

31 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Eligibility (4% employer)
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Our client is a global, leading precision componentmanufacturer primarily operating in theAerospace sector. They manufactureprecision engineered parts for aerospace customers (mainly precision fabrication andmachining) and are looking for aManufacturing Operativeto join their growing team.

Manufacturing Operative

Permanent
Competitive Salary
36.5 hours: Early Shift; 06.00 – 14.30 Mon-Thurs, 06.00 – 10.30 Fridays.
Derby

Manufacturing Operative
Job Description
  • To finish laser cut blanks in accordance with relevant procedures
  • Use and day to day maintenance of pillar drills, grinding equipment, orbital sanders and general hand tools.
  • Reaming, Countersinking, Chamfering, Deburring and Surface finishing
  • Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
  • Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes, Engineering Drawings, Ream sheets, Data Cards, etc.
  • Use of relevant measuring equipment as required to check conformance to requirements.
  • Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant specifications to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.

Manufacturing Operative
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Relevant experience/experience in a similar role (using manufacturing hand tools, deburring/polishing/linishing/finishing decent components)
  • General machine operatives (anyone who have operated some form of manufacturing machinery/working within a manufacturing environment)
  • Self-driven, and motivated

Manufacturing Operative
Company Benefits
  • Early Friday Finish
  • 31 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme & Pension Scheme Eligibility (4% employer)

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’

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