Ply Profiler

Brookhouse Aerospace

Ply Profiler

Salary Not Specified

Brookhouse Aerospace, The Wrangling, Blackburn with Darwen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: bc3a53df67e14a0aa819740e499bfd5d

Full Job Description

  • Handling and preparing a wide range of different textiles and materials to produce kit components in accordance with sops and detailed work instructions.

  • Operate necessary equipment (different ply profilers, hand cutting tools, heat sealers) for cutting and packaging of parts and kits.

  • Ensure parts and installation kits are properly identified and labelled. Ensure correct certification paperwork is maintained in line with parts throughout the cutting/kitting process.

  • Perform work in a neat and organised manner while maintaining quality standards.

  • Interpretation of diagrams and drawings to prepare materials for precision cutting and inclusion in finished kits.

  • Work with problem-solving teams across own and other functions to identify areas requiring corrective action.

  • Maintain continuity amongst work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs highlighting in job turnovers.

  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

  • Attendance and contribution to the team and departmental meetings and any company requirements.

  • Perform all other reasonable duties assigned by TATS/Ply profiler Supervisor.

  • You will be expected to work with minimum supervision and be able to perform job assignments with a very high degree of accuracy.

    You will need to be an approved Ply Profiler/Kitting Technician who is able to undertake all aspects of cutting and preparing aerospace industry kitted components from a wide range of composite, and textile materials in accordance with customer specifications.


  • You must have the ability to work within a team as well as individually to meet manufacturing/operational objectives set by the Team Leader. It is essential that you have a flexible attitude so that you can become a versatile, multi-skilled individual who has the ability to work across various functions within the business, when necessary.,
  • Grade C and/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.

  • Demonstrable continuous professional development.

  • Interpretation of diagrams and drawings with demonstrable experience of cutting and preparing aerospace industry kitted components in line

  • Proven experience of working in a busy and fast-moving manufacturing operation.

  • The ability to operate necessary equipment (ply profilers/hand cutting tools/heat sealers for example)

  • Ensure parts and installation kits are identified and labelled correctly with certification paperwork.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact with various people across departments.

  • Has a flexible attitude towards the role.

  • Ability to work as part of the team whilst using their own initiative and working with minimum supervision to make autonomous decisions to ensure project deadline compliance.

  • The ability to maintain attention to detail by providing high levels of accuracy.

  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

  • Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office Applications.

    4-day week 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totalling 37 hours weekly.


  • Overtime is available at premium rates of pay.

    Why work for us:
  • Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) based on 4 day week

  • Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rate

  • Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rate.

  • On-site Occupational Health

  • Employee Referral Scheme

  • Corporate health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind) Life Insurance x 2



  • Brookhouse-Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK under ITAR restrictions