Job Title: Skilled Operator
Working Hours:
Late Shift: 14:15 - 22:30 (Monday to Thursday), 12:00 - 18:00 (Friday)
Pay Rates:
Earlies: £35.66 per hour
Lates: £38.21 per hour
Reporting to: Section Flow Leader / Shop Floor Manager
Department: Military
Role Summary
As a Skilled Operator within the military department, you will be an integral part of an established team responsible for the strip, repair, and assembly of aircraft structures, components, and sub-assemblies. This role requires a high level of technical ability and collaboration with functional specialists to meet production targets, while maintaining strict adherence to safety requirements and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain Approved Operator (AO) status, including holding the relevant stamps to approve your own work in line with required standards.
Interpret and work from engineering data, technical drawings, specifications, repair schemes, and manufacturing procedures.
Work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Complete work route cards to maintain full component traceability.Military-focused tasks include:
Measuring, marking, and carrying out close-tolerance hand fitting.
Precision drilling, reaming, countersinking, and finishing of aircraft structures.
Applying assembly techniques such as riveting, use of mechanical fasteners, and bonding.
Carrying out sealing and jointing processes to protect aircraft structures.
Assembling pipework across a range of aircraft types.
Performing alignment, rigging, pressure testing, and functional testing of aircraft systems.Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering or Manufacturing, or a completed apprenticeship in a related trade.Skills and Experience:
Strong numerical, literacy, and IT skills, with the ability to interpret technical information.
Effective planning and problem-solving capabilities.
Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
A proactive approach with a strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently when required.Physical Requirements:
This role involves manual handling; candidates must be able to carry out physical tasks (with assistance where required).
Flexibility to work shifts is essential.Desirable Experience:
Previous experience working with complex metallic and composite aircraft structures.Security Clearance:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Inability to obtain BPSS clearance may affect eligibility, and any offer of employment could be withdrawn on national security grounds
Salary description
£35.66 - £38.21 per hour