Ref: SYN39839-13

Test Operative

  • Location England, South East, Oxfordshire, Stadhampton
  • Sector
  • Job type
  • Salary £26500 - £26775 per annum, Benefits: 25 days holiday + pension + 1.5x OT

Test Operative

Salary: £31,500 per annum from 2026 (£26,500 while on days)
Location: Near Stadhampton (20-minute drive from Oxford, not accessible by public transport)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Interview Process: One-stage interview
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Future Shift Pattern: Moving to a 4-on, 4-off rotation in 2026

Join a globally recognised manufacturer of safety-critical components for the aerospace and defence sectors. With multiple Queen’s Awards to their name, this is your opportunity to step into a role with purpose and precision.

Test Operative Benefits:

  • Starting salary of £26,500, rising to £31,500 in 2026 when on shift 
  • Premium overtime rate (paid at 1.5x)
  • 9% non-contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus
  • Health care cash plan & life assurance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Excellent long-term training and progression potential
  • Future move to a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern in 2026

Test Operative Duties:

  • Conduct pressure testing of mechanical assemblies
  • Use handheld tools to complete build and test processes
  • Interpret technical assembly drawings accurately
  • Perform basic inspection of your own work to meet quality standards
  • Collaborate closely with a skilled team in a structured testing environment

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in mechanical assembly and testing
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings and testing tools
  • Basic understanding of pressure testing and NDT methods (desirable)
  • Experience working with pyrotechnics (beneficial but not essential)
  • Comfortable working to strict safety standards in a regulated industry

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