Production Operator

Ipeco Holdings Ltd was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK Company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines – from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.

Reporting to the Team Supervisor the ideal candidate will have the ability to lay up using advanced prepreg materials and / or assemble a variety of Composite structures and components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners.

Other Principle accountabilities include:

• Cleaning & preparing mould tools for cutting
• Cutting and laying up materials in mould tools
• Loading & operating industrial curing ovens/autoclaves/presses
• Core filling pre and post curing
• Assembling components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners
• Hand and machine finishing of components and assemblies e.g. linishing and countersinking

Desirable qualifications:

• GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths Grade C or above
• Apprenticeship served

Essential Experience/Skills:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, boatbuilding, woodworking, mechanical or similar)
• Demonstrable practical skills

Desirable Experience/skills:

• Previous experience in the aerospace industry
• Composite layup/laminating experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Competency using hand tools
• Competency using toolroom machinery such as pillar drills and bandsaws

The Company offers competitive benefits including:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• 24 days holiday (in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Free car parking
• Early finish on Fridays (1.00pm)

(*Available after 1 year of service)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have any experience with moulding or curing?
• Can you use small hand and power tools?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person