Pyro Assembly Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£27,500 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Explosive Materials Handling Assembly Drawing Interpretation Weighing Equipment Quality Inspection SAP Manufacturing Experience Engineering Drawings Health & Safety Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Pyro Assembly Operative

Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire

Salary: £26500 - £27500 per annum

Type: Permanent

Reference: BBBH42103_1777028724

Posted: 24/04/2026

Job Description

Join us on this mission as a Pyro Assembly Operative working in the Pyro Manufacturing Department at the Chalgrove site. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for undertaking multi-skilled duties that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Aspects of the role include:

  • Handle explosive materials, goods and components carefully.
  • Accurately interpret assembly drawings and production documents so that Part Numbers, Drawing Issues, Working Practices and Batches are identified and recorded correctly.
  • Assembly is carried out accurately, to required tolerances.
  • Using appropriate Weighing Equipment and Tools relevant to specific batches.
  • To undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
  • Updating SAP in order that work in progress is accurately recorded at all times.

Characteristics & Skills

  • Basic production / manufacturing experience gained from operating in a similar manufacturing environment
  • Basic understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
  • Basic grounding in H&S policies and procedures
  • Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
  • Ability to follow instructions / requests whether verbal or written.

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain strong industry experience.

  • Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
  • 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
  • Personalised training and development plan.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan.
  • 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
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