Production Operatives

Meritus Talent; Royston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace manufacturing is expanding its production team in Royston. They are seeking skilled production operatives with experience in regulated environments such as Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive. The roles involve operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and following strict safety protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading company known for precision machined components, where your contributions will directly impact the quality and safety of aerospace products. If you are eager to grow your career in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments like Aerospace or Defence.
• Familiarity with metal forming and welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to cut and shape aerospace-grade metals.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and report issues promptly.

Skills

Production Experience

Metal Forming

Welding

Fabrication

Insulation

Job description

Production Operatives - Metals Experience Preferred (Multiple Roles Available) | Aerospace Manufacturing | Royston | £NEG | 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

MERITUS are working with a global Aerospace manufacturing company supporting their Royston based production team. They're looking to grow their team considerably & have a number of roles available.

The company are an industry leader in precision machined components for aerospace engines. They're looking for experienced production operatives with exposure to working within regulated industries i.e. Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Rail, Nuclear or similar. Exposure to metal forming / deforming would be highly beneficial.

They have the following roles available:

• Fabricator Welders
• Metallic Production Operatives
• Insulation Operatives
• Machine Operatives

The roles are standard days (Monday - Friday), 37.5 hours per week.

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment to cut, shape, and finish aerospace-grade metals according to technical specifications and quality standards.

• Conduct quality checks on materials and finished components to ensure compliance with aerospace industry tolerances and safety regulations.

• Follow strict health, safety, and environmental procedures, including the use of PPE and safe handling of heavy or hazardous materials.

• Maintain accurate production records and report any defects, equipment issues, or deviations from process specifications to the supervisor promptly.

Skills Required:

• Experience working in a production role within a regulated manufacturing environment i.e. Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Rail, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals or similar.
• Experience in one or more of the following Metal Forming / De-Forming, Welding, Fabrication, Insulation.
• Willingness & ability to learn.

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.