Production Operative

PDR Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Operatives for their Fettling department. This role involves using hand tools to finish and test aerospace products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and mechanical knowledge, along with a keen attention to detail. The company offers a supportive work environment with regular hours and attractive benefits, including generous holiday leave and pension contributions. If you're hardworking and safety-conscious, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate various hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Use sanders and grinders to finish products.
• Inspect castings for defects and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Hardworking

Safety consciousness

Tools

Belt sanders

Grinders

Air tools

Hand tools

Job description

Do you have a manufacturing background?

Do you have experience using small handtools?

If so we would like to hear from you.

Our client, a leading aerospace engineering firm based in Sittingbourne, is looking to recruit Production Operatives in their Fettling department to assist in the manufacturing, finishing, and testing of their products.

As a Fettling Production Operative, your main duties will include:

• Using belt sanders and grinders to flatten surfaces, smooth rough edges, and remove other imperfections remaining from the casting process.
• Safe operation of air and hand tools to dress welds and prepare parts for inspection.
• Reading and understanding production techniques to ensure castings conform to the correct dimensional standards.
• Inspecting castings for obvious defects to ensure they meet quality standards and raising any issues to supervisors.
• Ensuring timely completion of jobs by coordinating with the supervisors and foundry manager.
• Manual handling.

The ideal Fettling Operative will have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to operate hand tools.
• Hardworking.
• Attention to detail.
• Safety conscious.

Hours are Mon-Thu 7:30 - 16:00, Fri 07:30 - 13:30 (38 hours a week).

Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and pension.

Please send your CV to apply or call Phil in the office to discuss in more detail.