Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative (AWDO-P15213) in Preston)

AWD online; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

AWD online is hiring a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative in Preston for a full-time, permanent position in a growing precision engineering environment. You will finish high‑quality components and perform careful manual finishing with hand tools.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail and adherence to processes, with a Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:15pm and Friday 7:30am–12:30pm schedule. Benefits include life assurance, free onsite parking and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience using hand tools in a practical or hands-on working environment.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to carry out precise, detailed work.
• A patient, methodical and quality-focused approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and established processes.
• Reliable team-working skills.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manual Dressing and Finishing: Dress, deburr and finish precision-engineered components using hand tools
• Surface Preparation: Remove surface mismatches, imperfections, sharp edges and burrs to achieve the required finish
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect completed work and report defects, damage or quality concerns
• Component Handling: Handle components carefully and work accurately to avoid damage
• Process Compliance: Follow work instructions, specifications and established processes
• Safe Tool Use: Use tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area and follow health and safety and quality procedures
• Team Working: Work effectively with colleagues across the production team

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team working

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative

Join a growing precision engineering environment in a hands‑on role finishing high‑quality components. Practical hand‑tool experience, accuracy and attention to detail are essential; aerospace experience is not required.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Bench Operative, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative, Engineering Operative, Finishing Operative, Deburring Operative, Workshop Operative, General Operative

SALARY: £12.71 per hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a great opportunity to build your skills in precision manufacturing as a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative within a skilled production environment.

The Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative supports the careful manual finishing and visual inspection of precision‑engineered components, helping ensure required quality and finish standards are achieved.

Working closely with production colleagues, the Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative will use hand tools with care, follow established processes and contribute to a clean, safe and organised workplace.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative include:

• Manual Dressing and Finishing: Dress, deburr and finish precision‑engineered components using hand tools
• Surface Preparation: Remove surface mismatches, imperfections, sharp edges and burrs to achieve the required finish
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect completed work and report defects, damage or quality concerns
• Component Handling: Handle components carefully and work accurately to avoid damage
• Process Compliance: Follow work instructions, specifications and established processes
• Safe Tool Use: Use tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area and follow health and safety and quality procedures
• Team Working: Work effectively with colleagues across the production team

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience using hand tools in a practical or hands‑on working environment
• Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to carry out precise, detailed work
• A patient, methodical and quality‑focused approach
• Ability to follow instructions and established processes
• Reliable team‑working skills
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety

BENEFITS

• Early finish every Friday
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Stable, long‑term opportunity within an established aerospace engineering business
• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative environment where experience, initiative and improvement ideas are encouraged

JOB REF: AWDO-P15213