Pre Finishing Operative
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.51 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gap Personnel |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HOWPREEX |
Summary
Precision-Made Careers Start Here – Forge Ahead with Howmet!
Position: Manufacturing Operative – Pre Finishing Department
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
Shifts: 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00 (on rotation)
Pay Rate: £15.51 per hour
Launch Your Career in a High-Performance Industry
Join Howmet’s Pre-Finishing Department and play a key role in crafting precision components for the aerospace sector. As a Manufacturing Operative, you'll be hands-on in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where Safety and Excellence are non-negotiable.
You'll work with cutting-edge tools and machinery, ensuring each casting meets our world-class standards. If you take pride in teamwork, precision, and reliability—this is the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
• Champion Environmental, Health & Safety best practices in every task
• Carefully inspect and process castings to exact specifications
• Operate advanced machinery and equipment, including:
- Cut-off & grinding machines
- Ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water blasters
- Grit blasting systems
- Hand tools & hoists
• Rotate across processing stations within a skilled, close-knit team
• Support continuous improvement through Howmet
• Safely handle components (10–15 kg) using best lifting practices
• Take on additional tasks to support team and production goals
What You Bring
Must-Haves:
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
• Team-first attitude and adaptability
• Excellent manual handling ability
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to manufacturing
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):
• Experience in manufacturing, machining, or metalwork
• Knowledge of finishing techniques (grinding, cutting, shot blasting)
• Comfortable using hand tools and operating equipment
• Technical/engineering background
Why Join Howmet?
• Be part of a global leader in engineered products
• Work in a dynamic, safety-focused environment
• Gain experience with industry-leading technology
• Join a company that invests in your growth and values your input
Ready to Take Off with Us?
At Howmet, we don’t just make metal parts — we shape careers. Bring your hands-on skills, precision mindset, and team spirit to a company that’s building the future.
Please call on 01392 273665, email your CV to jipsy.quinn@gap-personnel.com
Position: Manufacturing Operative – Pre Finishing Department
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
Shifts: 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00 (on rotation)
Pay Rate: £15.51 per hour
Launch Your Career in a High-Performance Industry
Join Howmet’s Pre-Finishing Department and play a key role in crafting precision components for the aerospace sector. As a Manufacturing Operative, you'll be hands-on in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where Safety and Excellence are non-negotiable.
You'll work with cutting-edge tools and machinery, ensuring each casting meets our world-class standards. If you take pride in teamwork, precision, and reliability—this is the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
• Champion Environmental, Health & Safety best practices in every task
• Carefully inspect and process castings to exact specifications
• Operate advanced machinery and equipment, including:
- Cut-off & grinding machines
- Ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water blasters
- Grit blasting systems
- Hand tools & hoists
• Rotate across processing stations within a skilled, close-knit team
• Support continuous improvement through Howmet
• Safely handle components (10–15 kg) using best lifting practices
• Take on additional tasks to support team and production goals
What You Bring
Must-Haves:
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
• Team-first attitude and adaptability
• Excellent manual handling ability
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to manufacturing
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):
• Experience in manufacturing, machining, or metalwork
• Knowledge of finishing techniques (grinding, cutting, shot blasting)
• Comfortable using hand tools and operating equipment
• Technical/engineering background
Why Join Howmet?
• Be part of a global leader in engineered products
• Work in a dynamic, safety-focused environment
• Gain experience with industry-leading technology
• Join a company that invests in your growth and values your input
Ready to Take Off with Us?
At Howmet, we don’t just make metal parts — we shape careers. Bring your hands-on skills, precision mindset, and team spirit to a company that’s building the future.
Please call on 01392 273665, email your CV to jipsy.quinn@gap-personnel.com