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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

A Truly Global Business 

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050! 

Making a Difference 

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

The successful applicant will work within the Test Department of GKN Filton providing a Non Destructive Test (NDT) service to the Manufacturing and Design & Engineering functions.

How You'll Contribute

Approving and supervising PFD Level 2’s and trainees Reviewing and approving Procedures, Instruction and Techniques Performing tests on various types of aircraft, and non-aircraft, materials, components and structures Undertaking investigations on and into NDT related problems or issues Auditing of NDT Suppliers, including monitoring their accreditations, Nadcap etc. Reporting on NDT matters Supervising and, if necessary, training all levels of NDT resource Creating, reviewing and approving NDT Procedures, Instructions & Techniques Ensuring all relevant procedures, Instructions and Techniques are complied with  Performing NDT Inspections Provide reports on NDT matters as required Communication with Customers and Suppliers as required Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements 

What You'll Bring

The successful applicant must be Qualified to EN 4179 Level 3 in PFD.

 
In addition to this, it would be desirable to possess:

Knowledge of material specifications and their associated testing criterion Capable of producing concise reports Conversant with Microsoft Office IT Process’ Verbally proficient to discuss NDT and related matters with all levels of staff

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary dependent on experience A 35 hour, Monday - Friday, Day shift, flexible working week (with a half day on Friday!) Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 175 hours annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working hours including the ability to finish early on Friday 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 we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

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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