A350 Skilled Operative (Panels Assembly)

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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A350 Skilled Operative (Panels Assembly), Southampton

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Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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88

Posted:

03.03.2025

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Job summary

Our client, a leading aerospace company, is seeking skilled operatives for their A350 Panels Assembly team. This is a contract position within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the section Shop Floor Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production requirements are met safely, on time, and to customer specifications.
• Follow work instructions, specifications, and part drawings accessed via PC.
• Read and interpret engineering data, technical drawings, specifications, repair schemes, and Manufacturing Procedures (MPs).
• Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability.
• Measure and mark out materials for close tolerance hand fitting processes.
• Perform precision drilling, countersink, reaming, and finishing of holes in aircraft structure assemblies.
• Apply assembly techniques including riveting, mechanical fasteners, and bonding processes.
• Utilize sealing and jointing techniques for environmental protection and painting of aircraft structures.
• Carry out bush and bearing installations.
• Apply part markings on aircraft assemblies/sub-assemblies.
• Assemble pipework for various types of aircraft.
• Conduct alignment, pressure, electrical bonding, and functional testing as required.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in aircraft assembly or a similar field is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to precise specifications.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering data.
• Familiarity with assembly techniques such as riveting, mechanical fastening, and bonding processes.
• Understanding of sealing and jointing techniques for environmental protection and painting.
• Knowledge of bush and bearing installations.
• Experience in pipework assembly for aircraft is beneficial.
• Ability to conduct alignment, pressure, electrical bonding, and functional testing is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and meeting deadlines.