About the role
Date Posted
2026-10-02 Country
United Kingdom Location
Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down Position Role Type
Onsite
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
What You Will Do
Undertake a range of production activities across the manufacturing facility, including manual assembly of seat components, stores activities, leather work, machine operation, and the preparation and painting of finished parts.
Complete production activities in line with build plans, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and supervisor direction.
Adhere to Collins Aerospace quality standards and procedures, completing all required checks to ensure products meet defined quality and conformity requirements.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment, following all health, safety, FOD, and housekeeping requirements.
Support a culture of continuous improvement by contributing to 5S, problem-solving, waste reduction, and process improvement activities.
Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to support quality, safety, productivity, and delivery targets.
This role is based on a 39-hour working week / 46-hour working week depending on shift pattern and requires flexibility to work across a range of shift patterns to meet business needs.
Shift patterns include
Morning Shift: Monday–Thursday, 06:00–14:30; Friday, 06:00–13:00. (39 hour working week)
Day Shift: Monday–Thursday, 08:00–17:00; Friday, 08:00–13:00. (39 hour working week)
Evening Shift: Monday–Thursday, 14:30–00:45; Friday off (20% shift premium applies to this shift) (39 hour working week)
Nightshift Monday – Thursday 20:00 – 08:00; Friday off (33.3% premium applies to this shift) (46 hour working week)
Essential Criteria
Competent literacy, nume…
