General Operator – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

Collins Aerospace is seeking a General Operator to support day‑to‑day manufacturing activities at its Wolverhampton facility. The role involves operating a range of specialised equipment and ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Degreasing components and performing chemical cleaning and processing.
• Operating heat‑treatment ovens, drop‑quench ovens and vacuum dry ovens.
• Running hardness testing equipment and preparing units for inspection.
• Executing Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) tasks.
• Ensuring Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) compliance.
• Working flexible shifts (AM/PM/Night) as required.

Required profile

• Good numeracy and literacy with a high level of accuracy.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to shift patterns.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Required skills

• Degreasing and chemical cleaning processes.
• Heat‑treatment oven operation.
• Hardness tester operation.
• Drop‑quench oven operation.
• Vacuum dry oven operation.
• TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance).
• EH&S (Environmental, Health & Safety) compliance.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional development, certifications and mentorship.
• Comprehensive healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme.
• Employee discounts, wellness programmes and recognition schemes.
• Free on‑site parking, death‑in‑service benefit and generous pension contribution.