Blade Operator - 18-Month Fixed Term (Night Shift)

GE Aerospace; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday 26 days (buy/sell option)

Job summary

GE Aerospace is recruiting for a Blade Operator at the Dowty Propellers Brockworth site. The role involves manual production tasks on a rotating shift pattern within a production environment. You will perform blade composite processes and be responsible for quality, EHS, and safety in daily operations.

Flexibility to move across cells, a proactive approach to process improvements, and good manual dexterity are essential. BPSS clearance is required and night shift work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience with blade composite processes such as layup, foam, resin injection and deflash.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and EHS standards.
• Flexible to work across cells within the Brockworth site.
• Experience in a flow line production environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual blade processes including composite layup, prep, resin injection and deflash.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Maintain quality, safety and environmental standards in daily work.
• Repair components as required and work as a strong team member.

Skills

Blade operator

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Quality & EHS awareness

Job description

GE Aerospace is recruiting for a Blade Operator at the Dowty Propellers Brockworth site. The role involves manual production tasks on a rotating shift pattern within a production environment. You will perform blade composite processes and be responsible for quality, EHS, and safety in daily operations.

Flexibility to move across cells, a proactive approach to process improvements, and good manual dexterity are essential. BPSS clearance is required and night shift work may be involved.