Despatch Operative

GE Aerospace; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension plan

Life assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday allowance (26 days)

Holiday buy/sell option

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a warehouse operative to pack OE, spare and repaired parts for air and road freight in a safe, compliant manner and to support despatch operations. A current forklift licence and BPSS clearance are required, along with prior packing experience and the ability to work under pressure.

The role involves loading freight onto vehicles and ensuring secure handover, with potential to join an Out of Hours AOG rota after qualification.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Forklift licence
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required
• Known Consignor Qualification
• Previous warehouse packing experience
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Pack OE, spares and repaired items for air and road freight to ATA300 standard
• Pack OE, spare and repaired parts
• Load freight onto collection vehicles safely and securely and oversee handover
• Work compliantly with export regulations for military parts
• Respond to AOG 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

BPSS clearance

Consignor qualification

Job description

• 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)
• 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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)