Test Facility Operator
Airbus S.A.S., Filton, South Gloucestershire
Test Facility Operator
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Airbus S.A.S., Filton, South Gloucestershire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 7 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4035e0f841a842599aa7ea9d886b877d
Location ref: Filton, South Gloucestershire
Full Job Description
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? Are you ready to play a vital role in pioneering the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft? Join Airbus at our Flight and Integration Test Centre in Filton as a Test Facility Operator, where you will manage the heartbeat of our cutting-edge Hydrogen Test Facility. In this critical position, you will ensure our test rigs are primed to push the boundaries of aerospace technology while maintaining the highest technical and safety standards. This is a unique opportunity to build the future of sustainable aviation in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and prioritizes your professional growth . HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- Supporting the end-to-end operation of the hydrogen facility, guaranteeing the seamless supply of liquid hydrogen (LH2), liquid nitrogen (LN2), and power to critical aerospace test rigs.
- Act as the primary custodian of the ATEX environment by managing facility access, leading rigorous walk-around inspections, and maintaining the Hazardous Area Management System.
- Specify, design, and develop Lab Test Means (LTM) and subsystems while providing technical support for production, manufacturing, verification, and validation.
- Author, implement, and continuously evolve detailed risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) for all facility systems and operations.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware issues, identify system bottlenecks, manage equipment obsolescence, and actively contribute to the long-term evolution strategy of the facility.
Hold an NVQ Level 3, HNC, or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. - Possess a proven background in facility operations within hazardous or process-driven sectors, such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, or Energy.
- Demonstrate deep, practical familiarity with ATEX and DSEAR regulations.
- Ideally hold a CompEx Ex14 (Responsible Person) qualification, or possess the willingness and capability to achieve this certification within your first 6 months.
- Have hands-on, technical experience operating, maintaining, or testing high-pressure systems or cryogenic fluids., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. - Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
- Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/test-facility-operator-126805738