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.

About GKN Aerospace

Transfer your Existing Skills into the World of Aerospace

Have you ever wanted to work in the Aerospace industry?

Have you got recognised skills in an engineering, mechanical or related field?

If the answer's 'yes' then we want to hear from you! Due to increased demand for our world class products, we're looking for people with related skills to come and join the team as Aerospace Fitters at our large manufacturing site in Filton, Bristol. Here we manufacture large, complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

If you have the right skills, experience and a 'can do' attitude, come and make your career fly with us!

START DATE FOR THIS SCHEME IS THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2024

What you'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do. You also must have completed a recognised apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Level 2 or 3) in one of the following trades:

Motor Mechanics Coppersmithing Sheet Metal Working Marine Fitting Agricultural Fitting Fabricating Plumbing Welding Pattern Making Pipe Fitting Gas Fitting Coach Making Plating Jig Erecting A/C Fitting

If you already have a recognised apprenticeship completed within the Aerospace Sector, you're of course welcome to apply here too and we can fast-track your application. 

What We'll Offer

If you're joining us on the skills transfer scheme, we'll provide training and support over two years to help you achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 NVQ Technical Certificate Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture Mechanical)

If you'll join our skills transfer scheme, your starting salary will be £32,105, rising to £35,336 per annum when fully trained. If you're an already qualified apprentice within Aerospace, your salary will be £33,946 rising to £35,336 per annum

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 Also provide:

• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Free onsite parking, staff canteen, onsite shop and Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

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?

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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