Production Operative - Fettling

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 (Apply online only) and Friday (Apply online only) - 40 hours a week

Shift 2:  Monday-Friday (Apply online only) - 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.