PFD Operator

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG; Penyffordd; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing company in Wales is seeking skilled candidates for a role requiring the precise preparation of components and adherence to quality standards. Applicants need a formal Engineering Apprenticeship, NDT Level 2 Certification, and experience in aerospace or heavy engineering environments. Notable benefits include competitive salary, a personalized development plan, and enhanced family leave. Join a team dedicated to safety and quality in aerospace production.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Bupa health insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Enhanced pay for parental leave

Personalized development plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal, relevant Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Specific NDT Level 2 Certification, preferably in Penetrant Testing according to EN 4179.
• Understanding and certification in relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components, including metallic and composite stacks, prior to assembly.
• Perform drilling and fastening of parts while ensuring surface protections.
• Ensure all operations fulfill drawing requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Understanding of NDT techniques

Expertise in Health and Safety standards

Experience in aerospace manufacturing

Education

Completion of relevant Aerospace or Engineering Apprenticeship

NDT Level 2 Certification

NVQ Level 3 or HNC/HND in engineering discipline

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

• You will carry out the precise preparation of components, including both metallic and composite stacks, prior to assembly.
• You will perform drilling, ensure structural continuity, and execute fastening of parts, applying necessary surface protections (e.g., sealant, alodine).
• You will strictly ensure that all operations are executed according to drawing requirements and quality standards, maintaining full traceability in the system.
• You will apply the Environmental Management System and maintain order to guarantee a safe work area.
  You will be joining a highly skilled production team where quality and precision are paramount. We work on a diverse range of critical components, ensuring they meet the stringent finish and durability standards required for our aircraft.

Qualifications

• Formal Engineering Apprenticeship or Equivalent: Completion of a full, relevant Aerospace or Engineering Apprenticeship (e.g., Mechanical Fitting, Sheet Metal Worker, or Maintenance Fitter) or possession of an equivalent relevant technical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline).
• NDT Level 2 Certification (Penetrant Testing - PT): Specific certification in Penetrant Testing (PT), typically to at least Level 2 in accordance with a recognised standard like EN 4179 (Aerospace), PCN (Personnel Certification in Non‑Destructive Testing), or ASNT (American Society for Non‑Destructive Testing).
• Health and Safety Training: A robust understanding and certification in relevant Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, particularly those related to handling chemicals (the penetrant materials) and working in an industrial/workshop environment.
• Industry/Process Specific Experience: Demonstrable experience in an aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), or heavy engineering environment, with practical experience in NDT techniques and quality control processes. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, and various employee discounts (e.g., tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts).
• Work / Life Balance: A 35‑hour working week (shift pattern – flexibility required).
• Personal Development: Access to a personalised development plan, the Airbus Leadership University, and unlimited access to over 10,000 E‑learning courses.
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), and discounted health/dental insurance.
• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, and life assurance.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.