Operations Support - Paintshop
- LocationCardiff
- Work typeNot stated
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourceGE Aerospace's careers page (Workday)
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- VisaNo sponsorship
- Skills and toolsSix Sigma
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Job Description Summary
Working with live aircraft engine components, preparing and applying specialist coatings.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- To produce engine components through numerous special process functions controlled by the OEM (Overhaul Engine Manual) & SPM (Standard Practices Manual)
- To Deliver a Quality Product on time to internal and external customers
- To ensure production flow is maintained at all time
- To work in accordance with the company's quality procedure: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-145 Requirements
- To follow strict EHS guide lines in all aspects of shop floor safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- To liaise with internal departments to ensure effective processes are used in a timely manner which supports their operations
- Willingness to operate collaboratively with all departments in a shop floor teaming environment
Qualifications/Requirements
- Knowledge of Chemical Cleaning Processes and abrasive Blast Process techniques
- Knowledge of Paint Spraying and Preparation
- Effective communication skills
- Good team player with flexible approach and effective interpersonal skills
- A responsible/self-motivated person, willing to make decisions
- Computer literacy skills, ideally with experience of windows based packages
Desired Characteristics
- Previous experience in Aircraft Engine industry
- Knowledge of Six Sigma or equivalent techniques
- Experience in Large Scale Production Environment
- Flexibility for potential night shift
Equal Opportunities
GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@geaerospace.com
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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