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GE Aerospace Skilled Mechanic in Prestwick, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

As skilled Mechanic you will be required to work to specified Manual limits and required tolerances. In this role you will be required to work as part of skilled team in the task of Assembly/Disassembly of Aircraft Engines. Additionally, the role requires motivated people for supporting and continuing to drive improvements within your assigned area in GE Caledonian.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Each role will be working within a team and therefore the ability to work well with others is essential

  • The role involves working to specified Manuals and Engineering instructions

  • Good hand skills through previous experience in an Engineering discipline

  • Practical or working knowledge of calibrated measuring equipment

  • Ability to carry out complex tasks which include disassembly/assembly of aero engine modules and/or components to defined specification (training will be given)

  • Role involves a rotating three shift pattern consisting of Nightshift/Backshift/Dayshift

  • Identifying and implementing process improvements

  • Identify and hold responsibility for Quality and Environmental Health & Safety issues

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Must have served a recognised engineering apprenticeship or Mechanical apprenticeship with relevant industry experience

Desirable

  • Relevant Gas Turbine Engine overhaul experience

  • Previous experience within an aviation environment would be advantageous

  • Good understanding and working knowledge of computer based applications

  • Previous experience with SAP advantageous

  • Previous Experience using OEM Shop Manuals

  • Experience of working in a line maintenance Environment

  • Excellent communication skills, the ability to get on with colleagues and communicate priorities as required

  • Computer literate

  • Demonstrate their ability to work as an effective team player, taking ownership and accountability for quality and EHS standards

  • Demonstrate personal drive and motivation to identify and implement process improvement

  • Demonstrate experience of working in a maintenance/overhaul environment and be familiar with materials processing

  • Demonstrate the ability to work from technical drawings/manuals

  • Demonstrate good manual dexterity

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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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