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GKN Aerospace | Aerospace Fabricator

GKN Aerospace
Bristol
6 months ago
Applications closed

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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds 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

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic componentsand wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

The successful fabricators will be expected to work with a variety of industry equipment in carrying out various fabrication duties.

We're looking for individuals that have knowledge of Pipe Bending, Swaging, Drill/Ream/Countersink in panels and other skills as expected with the role.


The role will see candidates working day shifts, on a Monday Thursday basis, there is opportunity to work night shifts once fully trained which incurs an additional 33% shift premium.

How You'll Contribute

  • Working with various materials (titanium, aluminium, stainless steel) in the manufacture of aircraft parts, across a variety of Airbus family of aircraft
  • Ensure parts are produced on a right first time basis
  • Responsible for the timely clearance of work phases using the SAP system
  • Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader
  • Adhering to the requirements of the GKNAF Quality Procedures
  • Accountable for Health & Safety requirements under Section 7 of the HASAWA 1974
  • To hold first party inspection approval (M02 status is subject to obtaining A stamp approval)
  • Responsible for general housekeeping within the area
  • Compliant with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety Procedures relevant to all work activities

What You'll Bring

Essential:

  • A recognised and relevant apprenticeship and relevant NVQ level 3 (Or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work to standard operating procedures
  • Must be able to work in small teams with Team Leaders
  • Self-motivated team player with good communication skills

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ability to operate CNC Machinery (Unison Pipe Bending machines, Power Presses, CNC Drilling & routering)
  • Experience of swaging pipework

What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

? A Competitive salary
? Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
? Life Assurance 8 x salary
? 185 hours annual leave + bank holidays
? Income protection
? Shopping discounts
? Cycle To Work Scheme
? Employee Assistance Programme
? Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
? A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.

Were 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.?


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