Ref: SYN39839-13

Test Operative

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

Test Operative

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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