Despatch Operative
Job Description
Job title: Despatch Operative
Company: General Electric
Job description: Job Description Summary
Job Description
Role summary:
The Despatch Operative role involves working in the Despatch Department of the Brockworth facility. It involves packing OE, spares and repaired items for air and road freight in a safe and compliant manner.
Packing of OE, spare and repaired parts to ATA300 standard
Loading freight onto collection vehicles safely and securely and overseeing handover process
Requirements:
Working compliantly with export regulations for military parts
Responding to AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requests in a timely manner
Use of Forklift Truck to load freight and move assembled Propellers
Provide information and support to the Despatch Administration Team Opportunity to join Out of Hours AOG rota (after qualifying period)
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Current and valid Forklift licence (essential)
Known Consignor Qualification (desired)
Previous warehouse packing experience (desired)
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that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.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:
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
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Expected salary:
Location: Gloucester
