Apache Operations Technical Support Assistant/General Hand

Job Description

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The Apache Operations Technical Support Assistant/General Hand role is required to provide unsupervised labour support services to hangar staff during aircraft maintenance activities and to assist with maintenance and management of Ground Support Equipment.  Ideally the candidate should have a technical background or will have undergone some technical training in a previous role and should also have some knowledge of Military systems.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Apache Off-Aircraft Support Operations Manager and will be a member of the Support Operations team.

The competencies of an Operations Technical Support Assistant/General Hand

 will include but not be limited to, hangar support to Operations personnel for:      

Duties include:

• Ground Support Equipment maintenance assistance including use of the JAMES system.
• Forklifting duties, for which training will be given.
• Waste management across the hangar and support bays:
• Support to hangar and aircraft bay tidiness and FOD prevention:
• Support to Operations Management, Team Leads and Office Administrator.
• Should be a good communicator, with a demonstrable ability to receive and communicate technical work requirements to others.
• Assistance to the tool-store team lead to include deputising as an occasional tool-store operative.
• Demonstrate the Boeing Seek, Speak and Listen Behaviours.
• Maintaining a positive open work culture
• Waste management in support of the maintenance and support function areas. Waste management to include, daily removal of waste from the working areas, maintaining a clean working area in the Aircraft bays. Waste management to be in accordance with the site policy,
• Maintain communications and relationships within the team
• Support to the Technical Support Co-coordinators as directed by the Operations Management
• Forklifting duties as directed by Operations management
• Support to Office Administrator with lifting and moving of equipment in support of their daily tasks
• Escalate risk, issues and opportunities to Operations Management
• Support CI within the hangar environment
• Escalate risk and issues
• The Operations Technical Support Assistant/General Hand is responsible for maintaining compliant and clean hangar.
• Ensure the reporting of events/occurrences/near misses, in line with BDUK QA, SMS and EH&S reporting requirements, through an open and just culture
• Ensure safety compliance of GSE alongside the EH&S rep

Preferred qualifications:

• Trained on Authority Joint Asset Management and Engineering Solutions (JAMES).
• Ideally technically trained to NVQ Level 2 or above.
• Be familiar with Military processes and systems of work.

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

What Boeing offers you

As a BDUK employee, you will have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, incentive programmes and access to a range of resources and tools to support your growth and wellbeing.

This includes our industry-leading Boeing Learning Together program which offers generous funding to help you enhance your skills — and learn new ones — at hundreds of accredited colleges and universities across the globe.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 3x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time