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Production Operative - Fettling

PDR Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading aerospace engineering firm in Rochester, is seeking Production Operatives for their Fettling department to assist with manufacturing, finishing, and testing products.
  • Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment and using hand tools, with a focus on attention to detail and timekeeping.
  • The position requires physical fitness due to potential manual lifting and standing for extended periods.
  • The role offers two shift patterns with a salary of £24,000 per year, requiring at least one year of relevant experience.
  • Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a pension plan.

Our client, a leading aerospace engineering firm based in Rochester, are looking to recruit Production Operatives in their Fettling department to assist in the manufacturing, finishing and testing of their products.

As a Fettling Production Operative main duties will include:

  • Processing parts in accordance with production schedules
  • Removing excess material from parts using compressed air driven hand tools
  • Where appropriate using manual grinders or bandsaws to improve surface flatness
  • Quality checking products
  • Reporting any issues with production machinery to team leaders
  • Ensuring the work area is clean and tidy

The ideal Fettling Production Operative will have:

  • Experience in a manufacturing warehouse/production environment
  • Experience using hand tools
  • A good work ethic, strong attention to detail and excellent time keeping skills
  • You must be physically fit as the role may involve periods of standing and some manual lifting to move parts around the factory floor
  • Safety boots, all other PPE provided

Hours of work

There 2 shift patterns available focussing on different aspects of the Fettling Process.

Shift 1: Monday - Thursday 0730-1630 and Friday 0730-1330 - 40 hours a week

Shift 2: Monday-Friday 0600-1400 - 40 Hours

Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays and pension.

Please send your CV to apply or call Gareth in the office to discuss in more detail.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.