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General Operator
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Operates and supports manufacturing and test processes at an aerospace plant, prepping units for inspection, testing, loading CMM machines and performing total preventative maintenance while following EH&S compliance, including shift work.
About this role
Date Posted:
2026-10-29

Country:
United Kingdom

Location:
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type:
OnsiteJoining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities:
- Prepping units for inspection
- AUW testing cores and HX units excluding final PAT test.
- Loading / Unloading CMM machines
- TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance)
- EH&S (Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance)
- The right applicant will be trained in all the necessary disciplines of all processes and EH&S
- The applicant must be prepared to work shifts (AM/PM/Nights) when required.
What You Will Learn
- Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.
- Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Good level of numeracy and literacy.
- Manufacturing industry experience is advantageous
- Working to high level of accuracy
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable to work shifts when required.
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Possesses the necessary enthusiasm, drive and desire to succeed and discipline to achieve significant results for the organisation.
- To ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
- Must be an excellent team player and confident communicator at all levels.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 9 public holidays.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Support for professional fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan.
- Employee discounts.
- Work/life balance programs.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee recognition schemes.
- Referral bonus program.
- Free on-site parking.
- Death-in-service benefit.
- Generous employer-contribution pension scheme.
Power & Controls Division:
We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and military personnel every second. Our products are on virtually every aircraft flying today. From ensuring safety with emergency power generation systems to creating a positive in-flight experience with reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, we focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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