Manufacturing Operative
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,080 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 14% Shift allowance and overtime available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | NN12 6TF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | BAE Systems (Air Sector) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ManOps |
Summary
Job Title: Manufacturing Operative
Salary Range: £31,080 + 14% shift allowance (Overtime available)
Location: Towcester, On-site
Role and Business Summary:
The Microwave & Functional Materials Capability forms part of the Electronic Systems and Materials Theme within the BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre. A Manufacturing Operative is required to join the ATS business to support the Production team in the Manufacture of our range of products.
This is an entry-level role, and so we will provide the successful candidates with robust training and guidance required to perform the role effectively.
Typical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will follow our standardised processes and use our equipment to produce a range of produces. Tasks include;
• Spraying coatings onto different materials/ products.
• Use of plant and equipment to compound and press Rubber and manufacture Resin based materials.
• Manufacture of Composite components
Your Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Behaviour:
Essential:
• No Formal Qualifications required
• Good hand skills when working with a variety of tools and products.
• Able to work both as part of a team and autonomously when required.
• Desire to perform shop-floor based tasks
• A Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Desirable (but not Essential)
• Previous experience (academic or industrial) in spraying operations.
• Previous experience (academic or industrial) working with rubbers, polymers or composites.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and Cycle2work and employee discounts.
Candidates will need to be able to attain Full UK Security Clearance with no restrictions.
Salary Range: £31,080 + 14% shift allowance (Overtime available)
Location: Towcester, On-site
Role and Business Summary:
The Microwave & Functional Materials Capability forms part of the Electronic Systems and Materials Theme within the BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre. A Manufacturing Operative is required to join the ATS business to support the Production team in the Manufacture of our range of products.
This is an entry-level role, and so we will provide the successful candidates with robust training and guidance required to perform the role effectively.
Typical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will follow our standardised processes and use our equipment to produce a range of produces. Tasks include;
• Spraying coatings onto different materials/ products.
• Use of plant and equipment to compound and press Rubber and manufacture Resin based materials.
• Manufacture of Composite components
Your Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Behaviour:
Essential:
• No Formal Qualifications required
• Good hand skills when working with a variety of tools and products.
• Able to work both as part of a team and autonomously when required.
• Desire to perform shop-floor based tasks
• A Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Desirable (but not Essential)
• Previous experience (academic or industrial) in spraying operations.
• Previous experience (academic or industrial) working with rubbers, polymers or composites.
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and Cycle2work and employee discounts.
Candidates will need to be able to attain Full UK Security Clearance with no restrictions.