Production Operative Nights

Blue Bell Hill
1 week ago
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Our client, a leading aerospace engineering firm based in Rochester, are looking to recruit Production Operatives in their Fettling department on a Night Shift to assist in the manufacturing, finishing and testing of their products.
As a Fettling Production Operative main duties will include:

  • Processing parts in accordance with production schedules
  • Removing excess material from parts using compressed air driven hand tools
  • Where appropriate using manual grinders or bandsaws to improve surface flatness
  • Quality checking products
  • Reporting any issues with production machinery to team leaders
  • Ensuring the work area is clean and tidy
    The ideal Fettling Production Operative will have:
  • Experience in a manufacturing warehouse/production environment
  • Experience using hand-held power tools
  • A good work ethic, strong attention to detail and excellent time keeping skills
  • You must be physically fit as the role may involve periods of standing and some manual lifting to move parts around the factory floor
  • Safety boots, all other PPE provided
    Hours of work
    Monday - Thursday (Apply online only) - 46 hours a week**
    **Training will take place on a day shift, Monday-Thursday (Apply online only) for up to 3 months. . A 15% night shift premium will be added once fully trained and working the night shift.
    Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays and pension.
    Please send your CV to apply or call Gareth in the office to discuss in more detail

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