Manufacturing Operative- Finishing Department

Gap Personnel; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join the Finishing Department at Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2. This full-time role operates on a two-shift rotation (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) with a pay rate of £15.93 per hour.

You will polish, deburr, and inspect precision components, upholding strict quality standards and EH&S practices. Ideal candidates are detail‑driven with a passion for quality, able to follow technical instructions, and eager to learn within a

Qualifications

• What You’ll Do: Polish, deburr, and clean precision components using hand tools and machines
• Inspect final products with a keen eye to ensure they meet exacting quality standards
• Check against customer specs and internal criteria for flawless delivery
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace in line with EH&S practices
• Work collaboratively in a flexible, multi-skilled team
• Prepare components for final dispatch, ensuring top-tier presentation
• What We’re Looking For: A strong eye for detail and pride in precision work
• Some experience with surface finishing or polishing tools is a plus – full training provided
• Ability to follow technical instructions and meet exact standards
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to work and solving problems
• A team player who’s reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Interest in safety and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Polish, deburr, and clean precision components using hand tools and machines
• Inspect final products with a keen eye to ensure they meet exacting quality standards
• Check against customer specs and internal criteria for flawless delivery
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace in line with EH&S practices
• Work collaboratively in a flexible, multi-skilled team
• Prepare components for final dispatch, ensuring top-tier presentation

Job description

Precision-Made Careers Start Here – Forge Ahead with Howmet!

Job Title:Manufacturing Operative – Finishing Department
Location:Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type:Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern:2 shift rotation 06:00am-14:00pm / 14:00pm-22:00pm
Pay Rate:£15.93 per hour

Are You Detail-Driven with a Passion for Quality?

JoinHowmet Aerospace, a global leader in precision-engineered solutions, where your craftsmanship helps power the future. We’re looking for aManufacturing Operatorto join our Finishing Department – the final and critical stage before our products go to customers worldwide.

This is your chance to work hands-on with high-performance components, ensure flawless finishing, and be part of a tight-knit team that takes pride in every product.

What You’ll Do:

• Polish, deburr, and cleanprecision components using hand tools and machines
• Inspect final productswith a keen eye to ensure they meet exacting quality standards
• Check against customer specsand internal criteria for flawless delivery
• Maintain a clean, safe workspacein line with EH&S practices
• Work collaborativelyin a flexible, multi-skilled team
• Prepare components for final dispatch, ensuring top-tier presentation

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong eye for detail and pride in precision work
• Some experience with surface finishing or polishing tools is a plus – full training provided
• Ability to follow technical instructions and meet exact standards
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to work and solving problems
• A team player who’s reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Interest in safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Howmet?

• Be part of a company wherecraftsmanship and qualityare valued
• Gettraining and developmentin specialist finishing techniques
• Work in asafe, supportive, and team-oriented environment
• Contribute toongoing innovation and process improvements
• Build a career in an industry where your precision makes a difference

Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.