Job description
- Exeter, Devon, England
- Temp to perm,
- undefined,
- HOWMAN/EX2
- 29/10/2026
Job description
Manufacturing Operative – Howmet Aerospace
£14.16 per hour + shift premium | Temp to Perm | Exeter EX2
Looking for a hands-on manufacturing job in Exeter with training, shift premium and the opportunity to become permanent?
We’re recruiting for Manufacturing Operatives or Production Operatives to join Howmet Aerospace at their site in Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon.
What’s on offer?
- £14.16 per hour + shift premium
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Full training provided
- Manufacturing and engineering skills development
- Career progression opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Global aerospace manufacturing environment
Shift Patterns
2 Shift: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm
3 Shift: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am
Nights: 10pm–6am
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Contract: Temporary ongoing with opportunities to become permanent
The Role
As a Manufacturing Operative / Production Operative, you'll work as part of a production team manufacturing and preparing precision components for aerospace and gas turbine applications.
Duties include:
- Polishing, deburring, cleaning and fine finishing
- Using hand tools and manufacturing equipment
- Setting, loading and preparing components
- Inspecting components and carrying out quality checks
- Following technical drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Identifying defects and preparing components for the next production stage
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment
- Working as part of a multi-skilled manufacturing team
What are we looking for?
You could be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work
- Have good attention to detail
- Can follow instructions and technical information
- Are reliable and comfortable working shifts
- Want to learn new skills
- Work well as part of a team
Experience in manufacturing, production, engineering, assembly, polishing, finishing, machine operation, or other practical work is useful but not essential.
Why Howmet?
Howmet Aerospace is a global engineering and manufacturing business producing high-performance components for the aerospace and gas turbine industries. You'll gain valuable manufacturing skills in a quality-focused environment, with full training, shift premiums and the potential for a permanent career.
Recruitment Process
Application → Site Interview → Medical → Induction → Start
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