Blade Operator - Dowty Propellers

Aerospace; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Gloucester seeks a Blade operator to support the manufacture of Composite Propeller Blades through manual process execution. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Applicants must demonstrate proven abilities in team collaboration, be flexible in adapting skills, and possess good manual dexterity. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to work as an effective team player, taking ownership for quality and EHS.
• Experience in a flow line production environment and familiarity with materials processing.
• Demonstrate personal drive and motivation to implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual processes in production environment.
• Bonding and polyurethane coat spraying.
• Responsible for Quality & Environment, Health & Safety.

Skills

Team player

Quality and EHS standards

Manual dexterity

Process improvement

Flexible approach

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Blade operator will be responsible for supporting and continuing to drive improvements in the manufacture, quality and output of Composite Propeller Blades for both new make & repair & overhaul.

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Bonding.
• Polyurethane coat spraying, Painting and Finishing.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Identify and hold responsibility for Quality & Environment, Health & Safety issues.
• Repairing.

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrate their ability to work as an effective team player, taking ownership and 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

Dowty Propeller supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At Dowty Propeller 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 Dowty Propeller 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