Production Operative


Company:	AWD online
Salary:	£12.71 - £12.71
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Merseyside, L3 4EN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you precise, patient and detail-focused with excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to carry out careful, hands-on work to a high standard? This is a great opportunity to join a skilled manufacturing environment supporting the preparation and finishing of aerospace components.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Manufacturing Operative, Factory Operative, Assembly Operative, Paint Shop Operative, Surface Treatment Operative, Production Assistant, Manufacturing Assistant, Process Operative, Finishing Operative

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

Previous masking, painting preparation, manufacturing or similar experience would be beneficial, but the right level of precision, patience and attention to detail is equally important.

This is manual, hands-on work rather than machine operation, making it particularly suitable for someone who enjoys practical tasks requiring care, concentration and precision.

SALARY: £12.71 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England (L3)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a careful and methodical Production Operative to carry out specialist masking work in preparation for painting and surface finishing.

Working as the Production Operative, you will apply masking tape by hand to specific areas of components, ensuring only the required surfaces are exposed for painting. This is intricate manual work where accuracy is critical, and small positioning errors can affect the quality of the finished component.

As the Production Operative, you will support high-quality production processes within a precision manufacturing setting, following drawings, instructions, masking requirements, health and safety standards and environmental procedures.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Production Operative include:

• Apply Masking Materials: Carefully apply masking tape by hand to specific areas of components before painting and surface finishing

• Follow Technical Instructions: Work accurately from drawings, instructions and masking requirements

• Check Work Quality: Review your own work to ensure masking is positioned correctly and completed to high standards

• Support Surface Preparation: Prepare components so only the required areas are exposed during the finishing process

• Maintain Accuracy: Carry out detailed, repetitive and intricate manual tasks with patience and concentration

• Follow Health and Safety Procedures: Work safely in line with company policies, procedures and statutory requirements

• Report Workplace Concerns: Promptly report unsafe practices, incidents, hazards or environmental concerns to the appropriate personnel

• Maintain a Clean Workplace: Contribute to a safe, clean and compliant manufacturing environment

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine manual dexterity

• A steady hand and the ability to work precisely on small or intricate areas

• Patience and the ability to maintain concentration when completing repetitive, detailed tasks

• Ability to follow drawings, instructions and masking requirements accurately

• A strong quality mindset and willingness to check your own work

• Ability to work consistently to very high standards

• Previous masking, paint preparation, manufacturing or similar experience would be beneficial

• Suitable for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work requiring care, concentration and precision

BENEFITS

• Early finish every Friday

• Life Assurance

• Free onsite parking

• Stable long-term opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business

• Career development opportunities within a wider group organisation

• Collaborative working environment where initiative and improvement ideas are encouraged

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15051

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