Knitting Technician / Operator

Oxford Space Systems; Harwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Space Systems in Harwell, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Knitting Machine Operator for the evening shift on a 6 month fixed-term contract. You will operate and monitor industrial knitting equipment to support the production of precision metal mesh products for aerospace applications.

You will set up machines, perform routine adjustments and preventative maintenance, and maintain accurate production and maintenance records in line with quality and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial knitting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor knitting machines for evening shift.
• Carry out routine machine adjustments and preventative maintenance.
• Record production and maintenance activities in accordance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or operational issues and minimize downtime.

Skills

Knitting machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Harwell, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/10/2026

Oxford Space Systems develops innovative deployable antennas forSpace. Our aim is to be the global leader in this field, providingeffective solutions today for the space-based services of the future. Weare leveraging innovations from beyond the space sector to make our antennassmaller, lighter and cheaper than traditional designs.

This is an exciting time to join us as we scale up for the future,having already delivered multiple systems for operational satellites within-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in our facilities witha state-of-the-…?

The Role

It's an exciting timeat OSS as we continue to develop innovative technical textile solutions andexpand our capabilities in the aerospace sector. To support increasingproduction demands, we are looking to recruit an experienced Knitting MachineOperator to work during the evening shift on a 6 month fixed-term contract.

This role plays a keypart in the manufacture of our precision-engineered fine metal mesh products.Working closely with the Technical Textiles team, you will be responsible foroperating, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial knitting machines to ensureconsistent product quality, efficient production and minimal downtime duringthe evening shift.

As part of the role,you will set up and monitor knitting machines, perform routine machineadjustments, carry out preventative maintenance activities and resolvemechanical or operational issues as they arise. You will also maintain accurateproduction and maintenance records, ensuring all work is completed inaccordance with company quality standards, manufacturing instructions andhealth and safety procedures.

You are likely to haveprevious experience operating industrial knitting equipment within a manufacturings environment and will be confident carrying out machine setup,maintenance and fault-finding activities. You will possess strong mechanicalaptitude, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independentlywith minimal supervision. Experience of operating textile, knitting, weaving orsimilar manufacturing equipment using metal wire would be advantageous, aswould experience within a precision manufacturing or highly regulatedenvironment.

If you have therelevant skills and experience, enjoy solving technical challenges and want tomake a significant contribution to a growing and innovative aerospace business,we would like to hear from you. In return, we offer the opportunity to work witha highly skilled team, contribute to the manufacture of advanced aerospaceproducts and gain experience within a dynamic and fast-growing organisation.