Operations Support - Facilities and Maintenance

GE Aerospace; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

FlexChoice benefits

Job summary

GE Aerospace Wales is seeking an operation support professional to perform upkeep, repair, and improvement tasks across the facility and grounds. The role requires hands-on experience with diverse building maintenance and repair work.

The successful candidate will carry out planned/reactive maintenance, support furniture movements, and assist with site clearance, while maintaining safety and cleanliness of maintenance areas. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Carpentry skills required.
• Plastering experience required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects and working in various environments.
• Proven experience in general maintenance or related field.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good team player with flexible approach and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible/self-motivated with decision-making ability.
• Computer literacy with experience of Windows-based packages.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance tasks (general building, joinery, painting, plastering, paving, external work).
• Undertake general facilities tasks including furniture building/removals and site clearance; keep areas clean and tidy.
• Respond promptly to maintenance upkeep/improvement requests.
• Assist with installation and relocation of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of maintenance areas and mechanical rooms.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds keeping as required.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Plastering

General maintenance

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Independence

Windows literacy

Tools

Windows-based packages

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a operation support role to perform a variety of tasks related to the upkeep, repair, and improvement of the facility and grounds. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with a wide range of building maintenance and repair work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, which will be varied in nature and may include general building, joinery, painting, plastering, paving and external work
• Undertake general facilities support tasks, including furniture building and furniture removals, grounds and site clearance, and keeping areas clean and tidy
• Respond promptly to maintenance upkeep/improvement requests.
• Assist with installation and relocation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of maintenance areas and mechanical rooms.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in accordance with safety regulations and procedures..
• Assist with landscaping and grounds keeping as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Carpentry skills
• Plastering experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects and working in various environments.
• Proven experience in general maintenance or related field.
• Effective communication skills
• Good team player with flexible approach and effective interpersonal skills
• A responsible/self-motivated person, willing to make decisions
• Computer literacy skills, with experience of windows based packages

Desired Characteristics

• Building fabrication and repair experience desirable
• Previous experience in Aircraft Engine industry
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or equivalent techniques
• Experience in Large Scale Production Environment
• To follow strict EHS guide lines in all aspects of shop floor safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• To liaise with internal departments to ensure effective processes are used in a timely manner which supports their operations
• Willingness to operate collaboratively with all departments in a shop floor teaming environment

Flexible Working

GE 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
• Core medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact [e-mail].

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