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Temporary

AEM - Hairpin Manufacturing Operative - Luton

Blue Arrow
Luton
money-bag £25782/annum
Posted: 19 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225627278

The Role

As a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative, you will manufacture and inspect precision copper hairpin components to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manufacture copper hairpin components using workshop tools and machinery to achieve specified tolerances.
  • Use pillar drills and associated equipment to remove copper enamel in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
  • Carry out quality inspections using verniers, Go/No-Go gauges and other measuring equipment.
  • Bag, label and prepare completed components for dispatch.
  • Complete all manufacturing activities in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
  • Highlight any production, process or quality issues to the Line Manager and/or Quality Manager.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S activities.
  • Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately and efficiently.

What We''re Looking For

Essential

  • Experience within a manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environment.
  • Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions.
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and gauges.
  • Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills.
  • Reliable, proactive and hardworking attitude.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Desirable

  • Experience working with copper components or metal fabrication.
  • Aerospace, automotive, defence or precision engineering experience.
  • Previous machine operating experience.
  • Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.

Why Join Us?

-12.71 per hour
39-hour working week
Monday to Friday working pattern
Early finish on Fridays
Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Full training and development provided
Modern engineering and manufacturing environment
Opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace organisation
Long-term career progression opportunities

Suitable Backgrounds

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have worked as:

  • Manufacturing Operative
  • Production Operative
  • Assembly Operative
  • Engineering Operative
  • Machine Operator
  • Mechanical Assembler
  • Copper Fabrication Operative
  • Aerospace Production Technician
  • Precision Manufacturing Operative
  • Workshop Operative

Apply Today

If you''re looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with genuine long-term prospects and the opportunity to develop specialist aerospace engineering skills, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a world-class aerospace engineering business and build a rewarding career as a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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