Company description:
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 globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job description:
Job Summary Together We Rise
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, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, 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.
The Maintenance Electrician will be based at our Luton site supporting our Civil and Defence business lines whilst reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager within our engineering department. The Maintenance Electrician will solve Electrical Maintenance issues utilising their understanding of Mechanical Systems to operate without supervision and to a safe standard. The person will be required to work a weekly alternating shift pattern: Shift A: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm and Friday 6am to 11am. Shift B: Monday to Thursday 2pm to 10pm Friday 11am to 4pm.
Job Responsibilities Carry out inspections, maintenance and repair of the equipment involved in our manufacturing processes
Repair plant and equipment during break downs including fault finding
Assemble, install, test and commission new or replacement equipment
Carry out electrical maintenance works or repairs unsupervised monitoring performance
Monitor performance and efficiency of AHUs ( air handling units )
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution systems rectifying faults to contactors, isolators, switches and associated equipment as necessary
Carry out periodical servicing, checking and testing of plant and services in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance System (PPM)
Support existing development and production systems to ensure operational requirements are met
Fault find and rectify on single and three phase plant and systems
Ensure understanding of the relationship of other craftsmens work enabling work flexibly within the team
Undertake new techniques as necessary
Undertake the safe use of maintenance equipment and portable tools
Instruct and advise others on aspects of electrical maintenance work as required
Assist with emergency work as and when requested including out of normal working hours
Carry out minor and assist with major planned preventative (PPM) work including checking, testing and information gathering
Carry out individual technical administration by the completion of works dockets
Work in confined spaces and at heights using engineering and building tools
Follow the WED/Engineering procedures with respect to safety, security and fire policies
Work flexibly and take on new responsibilities with enthusiasm
Profile description:
What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Significant experience gained from an Electrical Maintenance Engineering role within an industrial/manufacturing environment
Experience of electrical control systems, single phase and three phase power systems including rectifying faults
Experience of adhering to work place H&S policies and procedures
Experience of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance)
Desirable:
Qualified to 18th Edition or a relevant HNC/HND such as Electrical Engineering
IPAF training
Experience of mentoring or coaching more junior team members
Experience of PLCs
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Maintenance Electrician will be a flexible and enthusiastic team player who works equally as well independently.
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.
This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).
We offer:
What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Additional 20% shift allowance
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
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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?
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