Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a high-performing engineering graduate who is eager to be hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, applying strong analytical skills, Lean thinking, and clear communication to drive process improvements and support safe, sustainable aerospace production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Engineering degree.
• Predicted or achieved academic success of a 2,1 degree or above.
• A related placement or internship experience, preferably at GE Aerospace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
• Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Shares critical information, speaks with honesty, contributes constructively.
• Quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, and takes initiative.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative teamwork.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment around various machine tools and equipment.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace, 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 can then tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Non-contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Group income protection.
• Private medical cover.
• Holiday: Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with a flexible option to buy or sell.

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. After this, you may be invited to a video interview. If successful, you may then be invited to the final stage, which would be to attend an assessment center on-site. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated.

If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via UKEarly.Careers@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. Further, sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.