Production Operator
RTX
Production Operator
RTX
Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles
Date Posted:
2026-10-05

Country:
United Kingdom

Location:
Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down

Position Role Type:
UnspecifiedJOB PURPOSE
To undertake general duties across assembly/production/manufacturing activities across the business to support production needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake a range of general operator duties within the manufacturing plant, including manual assembly of seat parts, stores duties, leather work, machine operations and preparing and painting of finished parts.
Follow production build plan and supervisor instructions.
Adhere to Collins Aerospace's quality procedures, ensuring all checks are performed and a quality product produced.
Ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
Work within a culture of Continuous Improvement.
Ideally the candidate will:
Be reliable and punctual.
Have the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
Be flexible with regards to working hours, environment, overtime and travel
Have the ability to meet targets and deadlines.
HOURS
This role is based on a 39-hour working week and requires flexibility to work across a range of shift patterns to meet business needs. Shift patterns include:
1. Morning Shift: Monday-Thursday, 06:00-14:30; Friday, 06:00-13:00.
2. Day Shift: Monday-Thursday, 08:00-17:00; Friday, 06:00-13:00.
3. Evening Shift: Monday-Thursday, 14:30-00:45; Friday off (20% shift premium applies to this shift)
The successful candidate must be willing to work any of the above shift patterns as required.
LOCATION
2 Moor Road
Kilkeel
County Down
Northern Ireland
BT34 4NG
OR
Unit 3
The Inner Basin
The Harbour
Kilkeel
County Down
Northern Ireland
BT34 4AX
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RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.
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