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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Function: R&O facility

Job Family: Shop Operations

Job type: Strip Report Inspector

Role Summary/Purpose:

As an Inspector in an aerospace environment, you will be responsible for the fault finding and work scope reporting customer returned units. You will also be involved with strip, re-build, and test of these units. As an inspector you will interact with various areas of the business and support/guidance where necessary. The role will also include using and implementing lean principles to help streamline the process where possible. While the core responsibilities will be inspection and report, this will also extend to light repairs as part of the Minor repair line with the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

Laying out components in a methodical manor and inspecting to specification and Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM).
Raising all the relevant paperwork to complete the task.
Ensuring traceability is maintained throughout the process.
Strip down and repair of the propeller components.
Supporting engineering/quality investigations and project work as and when required.

Additional responsibilities:

Minor blade repairs.
Hand salvage.
Bearing reset.
Product disassembly.
Flexibility in Gate 0 and 1.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate will need to have the ability and experience of working on mechanical and hydraulic components.
They will need to demonstrate that they are able to utilise detailed manuals, drawings & other documentation to aid this requirement.
Minimum of HNC Mechanical engineering or time served apprentice or similar level of the knowledge and experience.
Must be PC literate and have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
Attention to detail is essential.

Desired Characteristics:

Team player who is inclusive in their approach.
Inspection / Reporting experience.
Good manual dexterity.
High level of attention to detail.
Good verbal and communication skills.
Able to work own initiative.
Ability to multitask and deal with a varied work load.
Outstanding integrity.
High quality and accurate work output.
Efficient and effective.
Lean principles.

Flexible Working

GE Aviation 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 Aviation 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

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 Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

HRLY AVIATION

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Offers “General Electric”