Manufacturing Operative

BAE Systems (Air Sector); Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Operative to join its Production team on-site. This entry-level role requires no formal qualifications and offers robust training. Candidates will perform tasks such as coating materials and manufacturing composite components. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. The ideal candidate should have good hand skills and a positive attitude towards learning.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.
• Desire to perform shop-floor based tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardised processes to produce products.
• Spray coatings onto different materials.
• Manufacture composite components.

Skills

Good hand skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operative

Salary Range: £31,080 + 14% shift allowance (Overtime available)

Location: Towcester, On-site

Role and Business Summary

The Microwave & Functional Materials Capability forms part of the Electronic Systems and Materials Theme within the BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre. A Manufacturing Operative is required to join the ATS business to support the Production team in the Manufacture of our range of products. This is an entry-level role, and so we will provide the successful candidates with robust training and guidance required to perform the role effectively.

Typical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will follow our standardised processes and use our equipment to produce a range of produces. Tasks include;

• Spraying coatings onto different materials/ products.
• Use of plant and equipment to compound and press Rubber and manufacture Resin based materials.
• Manufacture of Composite components.

Your Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Behaviour

Essential

• No Formal Qualifications required.
• Good hand skills when working with a variety of tools and products.
• Able to work both as part of a team and autonomously when required.
• Desire to perform shop-floor based tasks.
• A Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable (but not Essential)

• Previous experience (academic or industrial) in spraying operations.
• Previous experience (academic or industrial) working with rubbers, polymers or composites.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and Cycle2work and employee discounts.

Candidates will need to be able to attain Full UK Security Clearance with no restrictions.