MRO Operative, Portsmouth

MRO Operative Permanent | Full-Time About the Role We are an established aerospace manufacturing facility specialising in safety-critical products within the commercial and defence aerospace sectors. We are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and we foster an engaged workplace culture built on strong organisational values:Passion Accountability Adaptability Integrity Teamwork We are now looking for an MRO Operative to join our Maintenance, Repair&Overhaul (MRO) department. This is a hands-on role supporting mission-critical aerospace products, including floatation devices and fuel cell systems. If you're detail-focused, safety-driven, and feel 'mission ready', we'd love to hear from you. Role Overview As an MRO Operative , you will maintain a varied skillset across multiple aerospace product disciplines. The role focuses on carrying out maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities in response to customer demand, working strictly to technical instructions and quality standards.You will report directly to the MRO / CSD Team Leader . Key Responsibilities Cutting and marking materials using templates Reading, understanding, and following technical drawings Using adhesives, solvents, and chemicals safely Operating welding equipment, large machinery, and presses Working in confined spaces and at heightsUsing milling and mixing machines Examining materials to ensure they are fit for purpose Completing route cards with 100% compliance Using lifting forks Working with small handheld tools Painting tanks and components Mandatory Requirements Comfortable working in confined spaces High attention to detailAbility to follow instructions precisely Full adherence to PPE requirements (safety shoes, overalls, safety glasses) Ability to work with strong-smelling chemicals Strict adherence to health&safety rules (no shortcuts or quick fixes) Able to read, write, and speak English Positive 'can-do' attitude Qualifications&Experience Familiarity with build processes across floatation and fuel cell production (desirable but not essential) Location Portsmouth - Airport Service Road area (PO3) Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:15 Friday: 07:30 - 16:00 Every other Friday off (9-day fortnight)Compensation&Benefits Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Competitive company sick pay entitlement 9-day working fortnight Access to retail discounts via Perks at Work Employee Assistance Programme Health 365 - 24/7 healthcare access via Spectrum Life Cycle to Work Scheme (Blackhawk Network)TPBN1_UKTJ