Job description
- Exeter, Devon, England
- Temp to perm,
- undefined,
- HOWMAN/PFEX
- 03/11/2026
Job description
Manufacturing Operative – Weekend Shift 38 hours (days and nights available)
Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Permanent
Hours: 38 per week
Are you after a condensed working week in 2026? If so, then please read on…
We are currently recruiting for Weekend Manufacturing Operatives to work within the Pre-Finishing department at global manufacturing giants Howmet Aerospace, located at Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2.
You will be joining a company of innovators and makers. Howmet are transforming the future of flying and driving with high-performance engineered solutions that are paired with advanced manufacturing expertise.
The role of a Manufacturing Operative in the Pre - Finishing department is a key position within not only the operations of the site, but also within the supply chain into both the aerospace and gas industries. The site is solely focused on 2 factors: Quality & Safety.
As an Operator in the pre finishing department your main responsibilities are:
- High level of focus around EH&S.
- Attention to detail and strong quality focus.
- Final inspection of products
- Operating of machinery
- Management of department machinery and identifying any faults
- Working flexibly within a small team to ensure all process roles are covered.
- To carry out any other reasonable duty as may be required.
Manufacturing Operative Benefits:
- Superb on-site facilities such as - subsidised hot food canteen, multiple vending machines and break-out areas
- Stright perm opportunity
- Excellent career progression routes
- Free carpark
- Additional local food amenities
Shifts and Pay Rates:
- Friday 0600-1400, Saturday and Sunday 0600-1800, Monday 0600-1400 paid at £17.20 per hour
- Friday 22:00-0600, Saturday and Sunday 1800-06:00, Monday 22:00-0600 paid at £18.26 per hour
All suitable candidates will complete a site interview, medical health assessment, drug & alcohol test and induction prior to starting their new position.
If this Manufacturing Operative role sounds the job for you then please click APPLY, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch!
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