Industrial Operative

Join our team as an Industrial Operative and play a key role in keeping our Plating Shop running clean, compliant, and efficient. You'll support environmental efforts, assist with waste collection, and help maintain top-tier housekeeping standards—all while contributing to the high-performance operations of Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services.

Tasks

The key responsibilities and duties of the Industrial Operative include, but are not limited to:

• Follow the LTLGS Integrated Quality Management System (IQ Move)
• Safely package, label, and transport hazardous waste to storage areas
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop floor, pit, and effluent treatment areas to 5S standards
• Top up process tanks and clean tank lips, bus bars, and residues to ensure quality
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance and operate jet-washer during servicing
• Assist with waste preparation and truck loading for external collection
• Conduct alarm tests and maintain paperwork for task completion
• Keep grit blast/shot peen area free of dust buildup
• Support company-wide waste collection and plating production tasks when needed
• Train others based on qualifications and maintain Practical Experience Record (PER)
• Uphold safety and environmental procedures at all times

Behind the scenes

Located in west London close to Heathrow, we are conveniently situated on the new Central Elizabeth line, which connects east and west London by rail. With its prime location, why not apply today and help further build and become part of our highly successful brand in this challenging market.

Requirements

The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:

• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience with hazardous waste handling and use of PPE preferred

• Forklift/cherry-picker license and aviation or COMAH knowledge are a plus
• Basic IT skills (SAP, Word, Excel, web applications)
• Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player
• Good communicator with time management skills
• Willing to learn, train others, and adapt under pressure
• Based mainly in the Plating Shop; shift work, overtime, and weekend availability may be required
• Role involves manual handling, standing for long periods, and working with greases, oils, and machinery
• Full PPE and training provided
• Mandatory training required
• Must adhere to all safety and environmental regulations

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Valid visa required if applicable. Unfortunately, those without this eligibility cannot be considered.

Company

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.

www.ltlgs.com