Despatch Operative

GE Aerospace; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Brockworth near Gloucester is seeking a Despatch Operative to pack OE, spares and repaired items for air and road freight and to load freight onto collection vehicles. You will operate under BPSS clearance, hold a current forklift licence and Known Consignor qualification, with opportunities to join an Out of Hours AOG rota after a qualifying period.

The role supports the Despatch Administration Team with a flexible benefits package under GE's Total Reward program including

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Current and valid Forklift licence.
• Known Consignor Qualification.
• Previous warehouse packing experience.

Responsibilities

• Packing OE, spares and repaired items for air and road freight in a safe and compliant manner.
• Packing of OE, spare and repaired parts to ATA300 standard.
• Loading freight onto collection vehicles safely and securely and overseeing handover process.
• Working compliantly with export regulations for military parts.
• Responding to AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requests in a timely manner.
• Use of Forklift Truck to load freight and move assembled Propellers.
• Provide information and support to the Despatch Administration Team.
• Opportunity to join Out of Hours AOG rota (after qualifying period)

Skills

Forklift licence

Known consignor

Warehouse packing

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Despatch Operative role involves working in the Despatch Department of the Brockworth facility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Packing OE, spares and repaired items for air and road freight in a safe and compliant manner.
• Packing of OE, spare and repaired parts to ATA300 standard
• Loading freight onto collection vehicles safely and securely and overseeing handover process
• Working compliantly with export regulations for military parts
• Responding to AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requests in a timely manner
• Use of Forklift Truck to load freight and move assembled Propellers
• Provide information and support to the Despatch Administration Team
• Opportunity to join Out of Hours AOG rota (after qualifying period)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Current and valid Forklift licence
• Known Consignor Qualification
• Previous warehouse packing experience

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 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No