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. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370 employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. Continued growth in our programmes has created a number of new exciting opportunities for Manufacturing Operators to join us to work at our Luton manufacturing facility in our Ice Protection Systems department. There will be full training in all areas of the role. Youll report into one of our Team Leaders, who will provide you with development and training across a wide range of manufacturing processes within our production area. Youll follow fixed actions and drawings as you play a key part in our product delivery utilising the following skills: Reading diagrams, following route cards Following quality processes; stamp your work when complete Duties may include: cutting and masking, metal spraying, automation, quality control Comply with Health and Safety directives Support continuous improvement activities The initial training period follows a rotating double day shift pattern, alternating weekly between: Shift A: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM 2:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM 11:00 AM Shift B: Monday to Thursday, 2:00 PM 10:00 PM; Friday, 11:00 AM 4:00 PM Post-Training Schedule: Upon successful completion of the training period, the role transitions to a 12-hour continental day shift pattern (6:00 AM 6:00 PM), which includes weekend work. What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with any of the following skills, experience and attributes: Essential: Thorough and able to pay attention to detail Quality Awareness The ability to work with hand tools Commitment to Quality Be able to work as part of a team Great communication skills Desirable: Aircraft or general manufacturing experience Inspection of components background Experience in Automation, paint spraying or clean room environments Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Starting basic salary of £27,776.00 per annum Additional shift allowance of 20% for double day shift Additional shift allowance of 33.3% for 12 hour continental day shift pattern Working week average of 42 hours with built in pay enhancement Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave 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! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply Closing date: 16.10.25 - Please note we may close applications earlier, to avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.