Pyrotechnic Assembly Operative
Recruit Engineering • Chalgrove, Oxfordshire • Posted June 29, 2026
Position Overview
Pyrotechnic Assembly Operative
Chalgrove | £27,500 | Permanent | Days
A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Chalgrove is looking for an Assembly Operative to join its pyrotechnics team, assembling cartridges and rocket motors for aviation safety systems.
This is precise, regulated work involving explosive materials — there's no margin for error and no shortcuts. Every task is carried out strictly to engineering drawings and work instructions, so if following technical documentation to the letter doesn't come naturally to you, this won't be the right fit.
The Role
• Assembling pyrotechnic components exactly to engineering drawings and work instructions — precision and accuracy are non-negotiable
• Using weighing equipment and specialist tooling to achieve precise tolerances
• Handling explosive materials safely and strictly in line with mandatory procedures
• Accurately identifying part numbers, drawing issues and batch d...
Chalgrove | £27,500 | Permanent | Days
A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Chalgrove is looking for an Assembly Operative to join its pyrotechnics team, assembling cartridges and rocket motors for aviation safety systems.
This is precise, regulated work involving explosive materials — there's no margin for error and no shortcuts. Every task is carried out strictly to engineering drawings and work instructions, so if following technical documentation to the letter doesn't come naturally to you, this won't be the right fit.
The Role
• Assembling pyrotechnic components exactly to engineering drawings and work instructions — precision and accuracy are non-negotiable
• Using weighing equipment and specialist tooling to achieve precise tolerances
• Handling explosive materials safely and strictly in line with mandatory procedures
• Accurately identifying part numbers, drawing issues and batch d...