Production Operative

Morson Edge; Overthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting Production Operatives to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing facility in Banbury. The site designs and manufactures advanced lightweight composite fuel pipes and fluid conveyance systems for major global aerospace platforms.

This role operates in a structured, quality-driven production environment requiring attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and a collaborative team approach. 37 hours per week with standard PAYE pay scales and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production
• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Confidence to highlight quality or safety concerns
• Basic PC literacy
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Assembling advanced composite fuel pipe and fluid conveyance components to aerospace standards
• Following SOPs and work instructions
• Using hand tools, machinery and production equipment safely
• Completing build documentation for full traceability
• Maintaining 5S and housekeeping standards
• Carrying out basic TPM checks
• Supporting Lean and continuous improvement activities
• Working collaboratively in a team-focused environment

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Quality focus

Teamwork

Basic PC literacy

Job description

Production Operative

Banbury

Standard - £15.65/hr PAYE Double Days - £17.92/hr PAYE

6 Months (Rolling)

37 per week

Inside IR35

We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing facility in Banbury.

The site designs and manufactures advanced lightweight composite fuel pipes and fluid conveyance systems supplied to major global aerospace platforms, including Airbus and Boeing. These components are critical to aircraft performance, efficiency and safety.

This role sits within a structured, quality-driven production environment where attention to detail, consistency and adherence to process are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembling advanced composite fuel pipe and fluid conveyance components to precise aerospace standards
• Following detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Using hand tools, machinery and production equipment safely and effectively
• Completing build documentation to ensure full traceability
• Maintaining high 5S and housekeeping standards
• Carrying out basic TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) checks
• Supporting Lean and continuous improvement activities
• Working collaboratively within a team-focused production environment

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately and consistently
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Confidence to highlight quality or safety concerns
• Basic PC literacy
• Good communication skills
• Flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills

Experience within aerospace, automotive, composites or precision manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy