Job Description

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Your Impact
We're looking for a Manufacturing Operative to join our (deuterated L-alanine doped triglycene sulphate) TGS Team in the Detectors Business Area in Southampton.
The Detectors Business Area has a rich heritage in world-leading processes to deliver innovative, high-performing and cost-competitive Electro-Optic products into a global market within an
environment built on respect for our people, their diversity, skills and experience.
You will be joining our highly skilled team at the Southampton site. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to our team's future success. We can help you develop your skills and offer great
opportunities to develop and grow.
What you will do as Manufacturing Operative:

• Work within well-defined procedures, with limited supervision and escalate problems to immediate supervisor for resolution as they arise, in order to complete assigned tasks.

Inspect goods prior to stocking to ensure they meet defined specification, using appropriate inspection techniques (including physical measurements, comparison to drawings,
counting, visual check for physical damage, documentation and /or certification check).

• Make judgements, where necessary, on whether products meet defined specification to ensure satisfaction of internal and external customers.
• Complete basic assembly/ test/ process of a variety of kits using multiple parts in order to make an end product, from specific drawings and instructions.
• Carry out a range of clearly defined tasks in line with clearly defined written and verbal instructions to ensure allocated work tasks are completed correctly and on time.
• Receive delivered goods in and book into the SAP system to ensure information is appropriately recorded for onward use.
• Despatch goods as requested via supervisor; following clear instructions to ensure goods are packaged, sealed and despatched to the customer correctly and on time.

What you'll bring

• Knowledge of appropriate screens on SAP system.
• Understanding of the SHE procedures/ regulations relevant to your area of work.
• Detailed knowledge of specific procedures.
• Understanding of basic design/ engineering drawings
• Able to identify and solve routine problems.
• Roles at this level may require good level of manual dexterity.
• May require external certification in order to complete specific tasks/ processes.
• Ability to work within a shift pattern if required

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as
National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please
visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance.
Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed
Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not
just part of a team--they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes
for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location: GB - Southampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Onsite

Skills Required