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Production Operative / Process Operator

Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4EN

Key information

Pay
£13.55 - £13.55
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
13 Aug 2026
Closing date
12 Sep 2026

About this role

Production Operative / Process Operator

We have a new opportunity, officially called an Aerospace Anodiser, for a practical, reliable and quality-focused person to join a production team, working in a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment. Previous anodising experience is not essential, as training will be provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Production Operator, Process Line Operative, Machine Operator, Warehouse Operative, Quality Inspection Operative, Metal Finisher, Surface Treatment Operative, Chemical Process Operative

SALARY

£13.55 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England (L3)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS

Monday to Thursday 8

00am – 4:30pm,

Friday 8

00am – 3:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a great opportunity to develop practical production skills within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment where safety, accuracy and quality are essential.

Working as the Production Operative / Process Operator you will be trained to set up and operate anodising lines and associated chemical treatment processes in line with customer specifications, internal procedures and approved process instructions.

The Production Operative / Process Operator will help process aerospace components through anodising and chemical conversion coating processes, while following detailed work instructions, SOPs, health and safety procedures and quality standards.

As the Production Operative / Process Operator you will support production targets, complete quality checks, handle customer parts with care and help ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and on time.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Production

Operative / Process Operator include

Set Up and Operate Processes

Set up and run anodising lines safely and efficiently in accordance with approved work instructions and process specifications

Process Aerospace Components

Process parts through anodising and chemical conversion coating processes, including Boric-Sulphuric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Chromic Acid, Alocrom and Alodine processes, once trained

Follow Job Documentation

Correctly identify and process customer components against job documentation, customer requirements, SOPs and applicable aerospace standards

Handle Components Safely

Load, rack and handle customer components carefully throughout the process to prevent damage or contamination

Monitor Process Controls

Check tank conditions, temperatures, voltages, times and other process parameters during production

Carry Out Quality Checks

Complete visual and required quality checks during and after processing, reporting defects, process issues or non-conformances promptly

Complete Production Records

Maintain accurate production, quality and process documentation in a timely manner

Follow Safety Procedures

Work safely with chemicals, follow COSHH requirements and use PPE and safety equipment correctly

Support Production Targets

Help achieve the production plan, customer timescales, quality standards and productivity targets

Maintain Housekeeping Standards

Keep work areas, equipment, shadow boards and production facilities clean, organised and well maintained

Support Continuous Improvement

Contribute to training, teamwork, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities across the production area

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to understand and follow detailed work instructions, specifications and SOPs

• Good attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality

• Able to work safely with chemicals and follow COSHH and PPE requirements

• Good manual handling skills and an understanding of how to protect customer components from damage

• Able to work effectively as part of a team and with minimal supervision

• Willing to undertake training and develop knowledge of aerospace processes and customer requirements

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, factory, process line, warehouse, quality inspection or hands-on operational role would be useful

• Previous experience in anodising, chemical processing, surface treatment or aerospace manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential

• Experience setting up or operating production processing lines would be advantageous

• Knowledge or experience of aerospace surface treatment processes would be desirable

• Previous experience of BSAA, Sulphuric Acid, Chromic Acid anodising or chemical conversion coating processes would be advantageous

BENEFITS

• Early finish every Friday

• Life Assurance

• Free onsite parking

• Stable long-term opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business

• Career development opportunities within a wider group organisation

• Collaborative working environment where initiative and improvement ideas are encouraged

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF

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