Insulations Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Senior scores B on the Alion truth index.
Senior is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.
Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering is a leading aerospace components manufacturer, supplying aero engine and airframe OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers globally.
Using high technology processes, we specialise in
- Hot and cold formed components in high temperature aerospace alloys
- Complex fabricated assemblies
- Thermal insulation heat shields and systems
Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering has over 30 years of experience of the quality standards in the aerospace industry with certification to AS9100 rev D and accredited by NADCAP for our special processes
Job Title: Insulations Operator
Reports to: Team Leader
Purpose of Role:
Supporting the manufacture of thermal insulation components including ducts, pipes, blankets and stretch formed material to ensure they conform to customer requirements through the use of jigs, cutting insulation material and sewing techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately interpret and complete production route cards (Technical Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and Data Sheets).
- Maintain good housekeeping standards of the work area implementing Safety + 5 S methods (Sort, Set, Standardise, Shine, Sustain)
- Achieve company work & quality standards by applying your skills and knowledge and taking pride in your work
- Participate in team-based activities to meet productivity and on time delivery targets
- Work in line with the Company Values (Safety, Accountability, Respect & Trust, Integrity, Excellence, Customer Focus) and demonstrate the associated behaviours in your daily work
- Consistently follow Health, Safety & Environmental procedures, including wearing the required personal protective equipment provided
- Complete training as required and apply the learning in performing operations to demonstrate competence
- Perform all reasonable requests made by management
Key Requirements:
Essential:
- Always demonstrates Health & Safety awareness
- Able to read and interpret technical documentation, visual aids and data sheets
- High attention to detail
- Excellent manual dexterity (Hands on work)
- Team player
- Flexible in working hours to undertake variable shift patterns and support business needs by working overtime when required.
- Punctual
Company Statement: This job description is not intended to establish a total definition of a job but outline duties. This job description will be amended at the discretion of management
Production Operative Requirements:
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
- Able to read and interpret technical documentation, visual aids and data sheets
- Health & Safety conscious
- Team Player
- Flexible (overtime when required)
- Must be able to work under own initiative with limited supervision accurately and timely
- Willing to engage in continuous improvement projects
Our benefits package includes:
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Holiday buy & sell options
- Health cash plan scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career and development opportunities
- Reward and recognition
- Free on-site car parking
Thermal Engineering are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.