Process Operative

AMETEK Inc.; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Luton is seeking a Process Operative to set up and operate Vacuum Pressure Impregnation equipment and curing ovens. You will maintain documentation, perform equipment checks, and support 5S housekeeping within the department.

The role requires teamwork across disciplines, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Experience with Microsoft 365 is desirable.

Qualifications

• VPI equipment setup and operation experience preferred.
• Oven curing program control and chart recorder familiarity.
• Attention to 5S and housekeeping in the department.
• Documentation, travelers, and charts up to date upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Vacuum Pressure Impregnation equipment.
• Operate curing ovens using program controllers and chart recorders.
• Ensure documentation and work packs are current.
• Check plant equipment per maintenance check sheets.
• Understand calibration needs and dates for equipment.
• Identify and report defective equipment to supervisor.
• Take ownership of area under 5S program.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel)

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Well organized

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

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Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair Europe

Posting Date: Oct 14, 2026

Job Description: AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers.

We are currently looking for a Process Operativefor our Luton site.

Role & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) equipment
• Operate the curing ovens using the program controllers and chart recorder equipment.
• Ensure that all documentation, oven chart recorders and work pack travellers are kept up to date.
• Checking of plant equipment at regular intervals in accordance with maintenance check sheets.
• Proactive understanding of calibration needs and dates for all relevant equipment,
• Responsible for the identification and reporting of defective equipment or tooling to team leader/supervisor.
• Take ownership of the department and surrounding areas with respect to the company 5S programme

Competencies

• Ability to work well in multidiscipline/cross-functional teams
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Innovative and enthusiastic
• Experience use of Microsoft 365 – Word, Excel, etc
• Detailed, ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and multi task
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Well organised and self-motivated

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.