Production Supervisor Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Production Team Lead – GE Aviation

GE Aviation has been a leader in pioneering innovative aviation technology, including the world’s first civil certified HUMS in 1991 and the successful Rotor Track & Balance system (RADS / AVA). With decades of proven expertise in helicopter drivetrain and rotor diagnostics, engine health monitoring, software development, and aircraft integration, we continue to set industry standards.

We are seeking a Production Team Lead to join our dynamic team at our Chandlers Ford facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production and maintenance of various equipment, such as helicopter rotor blade trackers, aircraft cables, and signal condition units for engine debris monitoring. We prioritize Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as the core principles that drive our operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the manufacture and repair of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to assist in the assembly, troubleshooting, and fault finding across a wide range of products.
• Act with integrity and uphold the best interests of the business at all times.
• Ensure efficient time management to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Develop and implement strategies for the team to meet set goals and objectives.
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to team members.
• Actively listen to feedback from team members and champion Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the flow of daily operations and manage production schedules.
• Track and report on team progress and performance metrics to the wider company.

Qualifications

Education:

• Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC level or equivalent).

Experience:

• Experience in PCB assembly is required.
• Leadership or coaching experience is highly desired.

Certifications:

• IPC610 certification is a plus.

Skills:

• Hand placing and soldering of through-hole and surface mount components.
• Performing, inserting, and cropping component leads with hand tools.
• Modifying assemblies, such as adding wire links.
• Identifying common components and decoding values.
• Ability to work from written instructions and bills of materials.
• Experience in crimping and cable assembly.
• Testing products in accordance with relevant documentation.
• Knowledge of PCB design and circuit diagrams.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills in electronic components.

Flexible Working:

GE supports flexible working arrangements where possible and recognizes the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for its employees.

Total Reward:

At GE Aerospace, we value our employees and offer a flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice, which allows you to tailor your benefits to meet your needs, including opportunities for savings.

Our benefits package includes:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance-related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Cover
• 26 days holiday (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or sell days

Equal Opportunities:

GE Aerospace Wales is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without discrimination on any basis protected by law, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.

Security Clearance:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to obtain BPSS clearance may result in ineligibility for the role.

Right to Work:

Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK, though priority will be given to candidates with the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. For more details on eligibility, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance: Not provided.

We look forward to your application!