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Certain Advantage is hiring for a Production Operator based in the Portsmouth area.
This role is on an initial 6 month contract basis and is a On Site Based.

  The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and sepa-rate Space and Defense division

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  The Role: This role is for a dynamic Production Operator—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-orientated and driven to succeed.

You’ll be responsible for:[EC1] 
Electrical test including performing automated test sequences using a Payload Test System, manual RF measurements of payload equipment and sub systems and Electrical integration
Health and safety: Comply with production area Health and Safety requirements and practices, including handling of hazardous substances iaw COSHH requirements
Mechanical integration of Payload equipment’s, Connectivity items (coaxial cables and wave-guide), Test instrumentation (thermocouples, heater circuits and accelerometers), DC harness (connector mating and de-mating), MLI (templating, tailoring and fitting), Structural (inserts, riv-nuts, panel repairs) and wiring activities.
Working From Heights
Must be eligible to go through BPSS & Security Clearence  Requirements
Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production or maintenance field
Desirable
HNC or HND in an engineering production or maintenance field

The Benefits
Site Based roleHours:  Early shift (Apply online only) hrs) / Late shift (Apply online only) hrs) and Night shift (Apply online only)) when required
4-on, 4-off 12 hr continuous shift pattern (Apply online only) hrs and (Apply online only) hrs)
 As well as a highly competitive salary you will also benefit from our comprehensive benefits package which includes EAP, Private medical insurance, Contributory pension scheme and other employee benefits.

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