Pyrotechnic Packing Operative

Pyrotechnic Packing Operative

Chalgrove | £33,715 (£27,500 base + Shift Uplift) | Permanent | Days

Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week initially, moving to 4 on / 4 off shift pattern after training. Hours are 07:00–16:30.

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Recruit Engineering is working with a leading aerospace and defence manufacturer based in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, to recruit a Packing Operative to join its specialist manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business whose products play a critical role in protecting and saving lives around the world.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and accurate packing, labelling and preparation for dispatch of specialist aerospace and defence products, including cartridge and rocket motors.

The role will initially operate on a 37-hour daytime working week for the first six months, allowing you to complete a comprehensive training programme. Following successful completion of training, the role will move to a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, working 07:00–16:30.

Key Responsibilities

Pack and prepare products for dispatch in accordance with specified requirements.

Ensure all products are correctly labelled and accompanied by the appropriate documentation.

Update SAP systems to accurately record packing progress and dispatch preparation.

Receive materials, goods and stock into the packing area, reconciling them against relevant documentation.

Ensure materials and products are correctly identified using part and batch numbers.

Maintain accurate stock and location records within SAP.

Safely handle materials, goods and stock in accordance with company procedures, health & safety requirements and handling instructions.

Operate and maintain packing equipment and machinery safely and effectively.

Maintain a clean, organised and compliant working environment.

Work closely with manufacturing, stores and logistics teams to ensure products are prepared for dispatch on schedule.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, stores, warehouse or packing environment and will demonstrate a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience in a packing, stores, warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.

A strong commitment to quality and following established procedures.

A basic understanding of health & safety policies and procedures.

The ability to understand and interpret basic engineering drawings.

Experience using SAP or another stock/ERP system.

An understanding of goods identification, batch control and stock management.

Dangerous Goods training covering air, sea and road transport would be advantageous.

A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to use initiative.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a highly regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, working on products where quality, reliability and attention to detail genuinely matter. You'll receive structured training and support before progressing onto the shift pattern, with the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist manufacturing operation. If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role where your work has a real-world impact, this could be an excellent next step. This is a permanent role with an established aerospace manufacturer, working with safety‑critical components where precision, compliance, and safety are paramount.

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