Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Have you ever wanted to work in the Aerospace industry? Have you got transferable skills and experience? Want to be part of a business with a growing order book? Due to increased demand for our world class products we are looking for candidates to work as Fabricators under our Allied Trade Scheme. 

The Allied Trade Scheme is open to candidates who would like a route to become a skilled worker within the Aerospace industry. We will help you to build on your current skills and provide training to enable you to become a Certified Fabricator 

If you have the right skills, experience and attitude we want to hear from you. If you already have a recognised apprenticeship completed within the Aerospace Sector then great. If not we still want you if you have the following skills or experience:

Fabricators – a recognised apprenticeship in one of the following trades; recognised Level 3 NVQ technical certificate or Level 2 NVQ with relevant industry experience – subject to suitability.

If this sounds like you and you would like to join our Allied Trade Scheme apply today! 

What We'll Offer

For all roles you will need to pass a Trade Test and we will provide training over two years and help you achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 NVQ Technical Certificate in the relevant discipline.
Programme of components to provide a robust training plan, that will equip Skilled individuals from Allied Trades to work within our Fabrication areas.

The proposed training will consist of the following elements:

Foundation training
On the job (buddy) training
Level 3 Technical Knowledge training
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing Mechanical Pathway)
Evidence based ‘Skill Sheet’ Assessments
Workshop Phase Tests

The 4 – 6 Week Foundation training will take place within Filton’s Training Department and the Technical Knowledge training will be ‘off the job’ training and delivered by an external training provider

Already qualified apprentice within Aerospace? You'll receive a basic starting salary of £33,946 raising to £35,336.

Want to be re-skilled? - You'll receive a starting salary of £32,105, rising to £35,336 pa when fully trained.

The standard working week is 35 hours, although you may be working shifts and sometimes there is a need for overtime - shift premium and overtime rates are paid.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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