Blade Operator

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday entitlement 26 days (buy/sell)

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an operator in an aerospace environment to remove parts and coatings from customer returned units using hand tools. You will support testing, warranty and engineering requirements, with a focus on safety and quality throughout the process.

You will work to procedures, maintain traceability, and record defects while collaborating with engineering and quality teams on investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• The ability to work with hand tools.
• High level attention to detail.
• High quality and accurate work output.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work varied shift patterns when required.

Responsibilities

• Removal of parts and protective coatings from propeller blades.
• Work to specifications and business procedures.
• Ensure traceability is maintained throughout the process.
• Highlight and record defects.
• Work to H&S regulations and understand the risks within the environment.
• Support engineering / quality investigations and project work as and when required.
• Support cost-out/lean initiatives, EHS/ergonomic activities, housekeeping inspections and continuous improvement projects.
• Book in parts and be trained to use various lifting devices.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Shift work

Job description

Job Description Summary

As an operator in an aerospace environment you will be responsible for the removal of parts, paint & treatments of customer returned units using hand tools. During this process you will also support testing, warranty and engineering requirements.

Job Description

• Removal of parts and protective coatings from propeller blades .
• Work to specifications and business procedures.
• Ensure traceability is maintained throughout the process.
• Highlight and record defects.
• Work to H&S regulations and understand the risks within the environment.
• Support engineering / quality investigations and project work as and when required.
• Support cost-out/lean initiatives, EHS/ergonomic activities, housekeeping inspections and continuous improvement projects.
• Book in parts and be trained to use various lifting devices.

Qualifications/Requirements

• The ability to work with hand tools.
• The ability to utilise detailed manuals, drawings and other documentation to complete the task.
• High level attention to detail.
• High quality and accurate work output
• Good manual dexterity.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work varied shift patterns when required.

Desired Characteristics

• Good team player who is inclusive in their approach.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Outstanding integrity.
• Able to multi-task and deal with a varied work load.
• Flexible and willing to support other areas if required.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No