Skilled Operator

GE Aerospace; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension plan

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Job summary

GE Aerospace is recruiting a Skilled Operator to assemble avionics systems for civil and military platforms. You will work in a team to meet daily and weekly commitments, assembling products per manuals and documentation, while maintaining traceability and manufacturing paperwork.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, attention to detail, health & safety, and quality adherence. Flexibility for hybrid working and a positive, proactive approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow manufacturing drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and concentration.
• Effective communication within a team and with leads.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Experience in general electronics and mechanical assembly.
• Able to work on small, intricate parts and document work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a range of products in line with build manuals and documentation.
• Read drawings and apply instructions without cutting corners.
• Maintain traceability and complete manufacturing paperwork and job cards.
• Support delivery targets and participate in lean activities.
• Work in teams to meet daily and weekly commitments.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Health & safety

Electronics assembly

Mechanical assembly

Paperwork & traceability

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are recruiting for a Skilled Operator to specialise in the assembly and manufacture of exciting Avionics systems across Civil and Military platforms. You could be part of a growing team, working together to achieve customer deadlines and building a world that works.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team to achieve daily and weekly commits to the business and the customer
• Assembly of a wide variety of products in line with build manuals and documentation
• Ensuring traceability and compliance when manufacturing products and problem solving both independently and as a team where required

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and follow manufacturing drawings
• Ensure Health & Safety and Quality adherence
• Be able to apply yourself to daily manufacturing metrics
• Participate in lean activities and other initiatives
• Support manufacturing delivery needs
• Work in teams to achieve delivery targets
• Complete manufacturing paperwork and job cards

Requirements:

• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication and time keeping skills
• Good concentration and attention to detail
• Ability to understand drawings and instructions without cutting corners
• Able to produce work of high quality
• A flexible, adaptable and co-operative approach to suit the business needs
• General electronics and mechanical assembly work
• Able to work on small and intricate parts
• Appreciation of health and safety practice in the workplace
• Experience of self-directed work teams and teaming
• Awareness of customer expectations and business requirements
• Flexible Working

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 Aerospace 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.

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 At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.