Offers “General Electric”

Expires soon General Electric

Maintenance and Facilities Manager – Engine Test

  • Cardiff (Cardiff)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Maintenance and Facilities Manager will be a key part of the facility and maintenance team within the GE Aerospace organization. They will be responsible for an assigned area of the business to support with the planned and reactive maintenance program, lead and manage key projects within the assigned area along with ensuring that the preventative maintenance program is implemented. The maintenance manager will be responsible for a team of maintenance personnel. The maintenance manager will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned area is supported throughout production periods.
The role will also include the operational management of the site fire & security team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers to implement the maintenance program
  • Produce labor plans to cover planned & preventative maintenance programs
  • Develop and implement maintenance plans
  • Follow the GE Aerospace SQDC framework
  • Carry out supervision of appointed subcontractor teams
  • Ensure maintenance tasks are uploaded to the GE Maximo system
  • Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
  • Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
  • Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
  • Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
  • Budgetary control of maintenance spend
  • Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
  • Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
  • Project management from design to implementation phases.
  • Ensure staff training is carried out in accordance with requirements
  • Ensure health and safety policies are complied with

Required Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Proven experience in leading a team
  • Experience in planning maintenance operations
  • Understanding of technical aspects of electrical & electronic systems
  • Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills


Equal Opportunities


GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.


GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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