MRO Operative
Permanent | Full‑Time
About the Role
We are an established aerospace manufacturing facility specialising in safety‑critical products within the commercial and defence aerospace sectors. We are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and we foster an engaged workplace culture built on strong organisational values:
- Passion
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Integrity
- Teamwork
We are now looking for an MRO Operative to join our Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) department. This is a hands‑on role supporting mission‑critical aerospace products, including floatation devices and fuel cell systems.
If you're detail‑focused, safety‑driven, and feel "mission ready", we'd love to hear from you.
Role Overview
As an MRO Operative, you will maintain a varied skillset across multiple aerospace product disciplines. The role focuses on carrying out maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities in response to customer demand, working strictly to technical instructions and quality standards.
You will report directly to the MRO / CSD Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Cutting and marking materials using templates
- Reading, understanding, and following technical drawings
- Using adhesives, solvents, and chemicals safely
- Operating welding equipment, large machinery, and presses
- Working in confined spaces and at heights
- Using milling and mixing machines
- Examining materials to ensure they are fit for purpose
- Completing route cards with 100% compliance
- Using lifting forks
- Working with small handheld tools
- Painting tanks and components
Mandatory Requirements
- Comfortable working in confined spaces
- High attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions precisely
- Full adherence to PPE requirements (safety shoes, overalls, safety glasses)
- Ability to work with strong‑smelling chemicals
- Strict adherence to health & safety rules (no shortcuts or quick fixes)
- Able to read, write, and speak English
- Positive "can‑do" attitude
Qualifications & Experience
- Familiarity with build processes across floatation and fuel cell production (desirable but not essential)
Location
Portsmouth - Airport Service Road area (PO3)
Working Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:15
- Friday: 07:30 - 16:00
- Every other Friday off (9‑day fortnight)
Compensation & Benefits
- Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Competitive company sick pay entitlement
- 9‑day working fortnight
- Access to retail discounts via Perks at Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health 365 - 24/7 healthcare access via Spectrum Life
- Cycle to Work Scheme (Blackhawk Network)
