Test Operations Assistant

2 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Kemble, England, GB... more

6 Months FTC

Support the operation of our Vertical Ground Test Facility at the Cotswold Business Park, Kemble.

You will report to the Test Operations and Facility Lead and work with the Test Team technicians to coordinate the effective day-to-day running of our Kemble site. You will work closely with the wider Test and Development team and the other engineering functions using the Kemble site. You will liaise with our Facilities, I.T., Logistics and Quality-Heath-Safety-and-Environment departments on day-to-day site matters.

The responsibilities and duties of the Test Operations Assistant will include:

  • Preparation and control of site for high energy rotor testing, ensuring access control and safety are maintained.
  • Procurement (including, consumables, tools, equipment) – ordering, receiving, receipting and storage
  • ‘Front of house’ for the site, welcoming in visitors, contractors and staff
  • Oversee upkeep and maintenance of the test facility.
  • Liaising with various contractors for minor site works
  • Managing test team assets lists - lifting equipment, tools, test equipment, aircraft parts
  • Arranging tool and equipment calibration
  • Organisation of regular and deep cleaning
  • Supporting routine HSE inspections and management of PPE stocks.
  • Follow up/escalation of H&S issues
  • Managing catering stocks for the site canteen
  • Waste management – arranging collections of scrap parts, scheduling waste tank empties
  • Maintain the site attendance register including monitoring of key roles - key holder, first aid, fire marshal

The successful Test Operations Assistant will have the following experience & qualifications:

  • The ability to solve new problems in a fast-paced start-up environment
  • Pro-active nature in finding issues and ensuring their resolution, with an eye for continual improvement
  • Competent with Microsoft Applications. Ability to learn new software skills quickly.
  • A background in manufacturing/facilities/workshop environment would be beneficial
  • Experience in producing risk assessments would be beneficial.
  • Be fluent in spoken and written English language 
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • A team player with a can-do attitude who works well in a range of teams.
What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

  • 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
  • 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
  • 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
  • Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
  • Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
  • Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
  • Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
  • Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.