Approved Operator Grade A

We are currently recruiting for Approved Operators to be based at our customer Airbus's site at Broughton, Chester. These roles will be responsible for repair and rework of Spirit manufactured assemblies to engineering defined standards using both recognised manual and automated technologies. In addition, you will undertake Operations support roles as required and provide guidance and support to other areas of the business as and when necessary.,

• Assist in the manufacture of aircraft components built to customer specifications within agreed budget and timescales.
• Reading and interpreting engineering instructions and meeting the agreed customer specifications.
• Personally responsible for ensuring and certifying that the quality of his/her work consistently meets specific standards required by the Company
• Working within a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiencies to meet the changing needs of our market.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Work on own initiative or as part of team as required.
  
  Candidates must have completed an accredited apprenticeship in an appropriate mechanical discipline and be able to produce original documentation in support of this.
  
  Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business and regional jets.Help shape the future of aerospace and take your career to new heights!


• 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable
• Overtime at time and a half, where applicable
• 33 days holiday per year, rising with service
• Annual Bonus related to company performance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)
• Virtual GP Service 365 days per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wide range of flexible benefits
• Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)
• Professional development and growth, It is anticipated that s election for these positions will take place late January 2024 and will involve a practical test and a formal interview. You will be required to bring your original apprenticeship paperwork with you should you be selected to attend the practical test.