Press Shop Operative

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world; help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career.

The Press Shop Operative is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate operation of press machinery used to form, stamp, punch, or shape metal components. The role involves loading materials, operating equipment, completing quality inspections, and maintaining production records in line with manufacturing specifications and safety requirements. The operative works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and tooling teams to achieve output targets, reduce waste, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Job responsibilities

• Operating mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or CNC press equipment.
• Loading raw material components into the press.
• Installing and changing dies, tooling, guards, and fixtures as authorized.
• Performing basic machine set-up adjustments such as stroke, feed, pressure, speed, and alignment.
• Inspecting first-off and in-process parts against drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Using measuring equipment such as vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, and go/no-go fixtures.
• Identifying defects—such as cracking, burrs, distortion, incorrect dimensions, or surface damage—and escalating issues.
• Completing production records, quality checks, traceability documentation, and downtime reports.
• Carrying out routine machine checks, cleaning, lubrication, and basic preventive-maintenance tasks.
• Following safe-working procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements, guarding rules, PPE use, and safe material handling.
• Moving materials and finished parts using approved lifting equipment, pallet trucks, or forklifts where qualified.
• Maintaining an organized work area using 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Working with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and tooling teams to resolve production or equipment issues.
• Meeting production targets while minimizing scrap, rework, and unplanned downtime.

Skills/Qualifications

• Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of relevant field is required.
• Ability to read various instructions.
• Able to problem-solve using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required.

What we offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career.

Our competitive package will include:

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.