Blade Operator - 18 Month FTC Contract

geaerospace· IF1200 GE Aviation Systems Limited
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📍 GloucesterFull time

About this role

Job Description Summary

We have an opportunity for a Blade Operator at our Dowty Propellers Brockworth site

The role involves the execution of manual processes either on a rotating shift pattern in a production environment.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Blade composite processes to include but not limited to (Composite layup, Preform &
  • Foam, Blade build, resin injection and deflash)
  • Identifying and Implementing process improvements.
  • Identify and hold responsibility for Quality & Environment, Health & Safety issues.
  • Repairing.
  • Ability to work night shift.


Essential Qualifications:


  • Demonstrate their ability to work as an effective team player, taking ownership accountability for quality and EHS standards.
  • Adopt a flexible approach to gaining new skills and working across cells within the Dowty Brockworth site.
  • Demonstrate personal drive and motivation to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Demonstrate experience of working in a flow line production environment and be familiar with materials processing.
  • Demonstrate good manual dexterity.

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. 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that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.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

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Is the Blade Operator - 18 Month FTC Contract role at geaerospace full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Blade Operator - 18 Month FTC Contract role in the IF1200 GE Aviation Systems Limited department at geaerospace.
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