General Assembly Operator

Parker Hannifin; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Competitive pay package

Career progression opportunities

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Holiday 25 plus stats

Subsidised canteen with Starbucks

Life Assurance

ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive)

Employee Assistance Program for Health

Employee Perks – discounts on goods & 

Income Protection

Volunteering Day off

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is hiring a General Assembly Operator in Fareham to manufacture and test aerospace components in a safety‑critical environment. You will perform precision assembly and welding, interpret engineering drawings, and support continuous improvement within a day shift, full‑time role.

The position emphasizes quality, adherence to specifications, and lean manufacturing practices, with opportunities for career progression in a leading aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience carrying out intricate TIG or rotary welding on small or precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a clear understanding of quality standards in a safety‑critical environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles; aerospace or NADCAP-regulated experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly and manufacturing operations in line with engineering drawings and build specifications.
• Carry out TIG or rotary welding activities on small, intricate aerospace components.
• Conduct testing, measurement and inspection activities to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Set up and use assembly fixtures, tooling and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement, housekeeping and lean manufacturing initiatives across the production area.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Job Title: General Assembly Operator

Location: Fareham

Hours: Full-Time, Day Shift

Duration: Permanent

Pay rate: Competitive

About Us

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core Values

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

Position Summary

We are looking for a General Assembly Operator to manufacture and test aerospace components and assemblies to the highest quality standards. Working within a safety-critical environment, you will carry out precision assembly and welding operations, interpret engineering drawings and contribute to continuous improvement activities while ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly and manufacturing operations in line with engineering drawings and build specifications.
• Carry out TIG or rotary welding activities on small, intricate aerospace components.
• Conduct testing, measurement and inspection activities to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Set up and use assembly fixtures, tooling and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement, housekeeping and lean manufacturing initiatives across the production area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience carrying out intricate TIG or rotary welding on small or precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a clear understanding of quality standards in a safety‑critical environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles; aerospace or NADCAP-regulated experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Free car parking
• Competitive pay package
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension up to 10% company contribution
• Holiday 25 plus stats
• Subsidised canteen with Starbucks
• Life Assurance
• ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive)
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Income Protection
• Business Resource Groups and Volunteering Day off

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer

Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.