Production Operator

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

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace manufacturing is expanding its team in Royston. They seek skilled production operatives with experience in regulated environments, particularly in metal forming or fabrication. In this full-time role, you'll operate machinery, conduct quality checks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Join a forward-thinking company that values precision and quality in aerospace components, where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production role within regulated industries.
• Exposure to metal forming, welding, or fabrication preferred.

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.

Skills

Experience in regulated manufacturing

Metal Forming / De-Forming

Welding

Fabrication

Insulation

Willingness to learn

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:

• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Airlines and Aviation

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