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Production Operative - 2 shift pattern

Job details
Posting date: 25 June 2025
Salary: £15.17 per hour
Additional salary information: 33 days holiday (25+8) after qualifying
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 July 2025
Location: Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: a1WNz000002tqUfMAI_1750873868

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Summary

Wax & Core Department Operatives - Rotating 2-Shift Pattern | Exeter
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Immediate Starts
Starting pay £15.17/hr with pay grade increase after additional training
Overtime pay available

Acorn by Synergie is hiring for Howmet Aerospace in Exeter - a global leader in aerospace manufacturing. We have full-time Operative roles available in both the Wax and Core Departments, working a rotating shift pattern between mornings and afternoons. Please note, all candidates must pass a medical assessment as part of the recruitment process.

What's the Job?

You'll be part of a skilled team making crucial aerospace parts. Whether you're shaping wax moulds, working on core production, or running injection machinery, these roles are ideal if you like working with your hands and want to develop valuable skills.

Available Roles:

Wax Operative

  • Great for anyone who enjoys detailed, hands-on work
  • Experience with sewing, crafting, model-making, or electronics is a bonus
  • Use tools, knives, and Bunsen burners to create and perfect wax moulds

Core Department Operative

  • Assist in the production of cores used in casting aerospace components
  • Operate machinery and follow precise production processes
  • Mechanical or manufacturing background is helpful but not essential

Wax Injection Operator

  • Operate wax injection equipment, change die patterns, and perform basic quality checks

Shift Details:

You'll rotate between these shifts:

  • Morning Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Why Join?

  • Starting pay £15.17/hr with a pay grade increase after additional training
  • Overtime pay available to boost your earnings
  • Stable, full-time job with a predictable schedule - perfect for work-life balance
  • Friendly team environment with plenty of support
  • Build your career in a high-tech, global industry with real growth opportunities

Ready to jump in? Apply now with Acorn by Synergie and start your journey with Howmet Aerospace in Exeter!

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