Pyrotechnic Packing Operative

Recruit Engineering; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Chalgrove is seeking a Packing Operative to handle and pack pyrotechnic components. This role involves working safely with explosive materials within a highly regulated environment. You will be responsible for packing and palletising products, handling dangerous goods, and complying with health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,500 per annum, stable work, specialist training, and multiple benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for long-term progress in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Genuine progression opportunities

Specialist training in handling explosive materials

Qualifications

• GCSE grades 3-7 or equivalent are needed.
• Dangerous goods training is ideal or relevant experience.
• Level D approval or ability to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Packing and palletising pyrotechnic components.
• Handling explosive materials safely.
• Using SAP to manage work progress.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

SAP skills

H&S procedures understanding

Education

GCSE grades 3-7 (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pyrotechnic Packing Operative

Chalgrove | £27,500 | Permanent | Days

We're recruiting a Packing Operative for a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Chalgrove. You'll be packing and palletising pyrotechnic components including cartridge sets and rocket motors for aviation safety systems - specialist work with explosive materials in a highly regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Packing and palletising cartridges and rocket motors to engineering instructions
• Handling explosive materials safely in accordance with strict procedures
• Raising deliveries and printing labels
• Using SAP to manage work progress and KPIs
• Working to dangerous goods regulations for air, sea, and road transport
• Contributing to 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring all work meets health and safety requirements including risk assessments and COSHH

What you need:

• GCSE grades 3-7 (or equivalent)
• Dangerous goods training (air, sea, road) is ideal, or relevant dangerous goods experience if you can train up quickly
• Level D approval (or ability to achieve this)
• Basic SAP and Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of H&S procedures in regulated environments
• Attention to detail and ability to follow specifications precisely
• Team player who can work independently

What's on offer:

• £27,500 per annum
• Days-based role: 08:00-16:45 Mon-Thu / 08:00-12:00 Fri
• Strong benefits package
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Stable, long-term work with a company that has over a decade of secured contracts
• Specialist training in handling explosive materials

This is a permanent position with a leading name in aerospace manufacturing. You'll be working with safety-critical pyrotechnic components where precision, safety, and compliance are essential.

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