Job Summary
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.
We are currently searching qualified fitters to operate as multi‑skilled, flexible workers to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency within our areas. Successful applicants will have a wide knowledge of hand and machine tools used in the aircraft industry, including:
- Precession riveting
- Drill / Ream / Countersink in panels with Vanmar tools
- Setting structures in build jigs
- Deburring of structures
- Fettling using approved setting tools
- Treatment touch‑up in localised areas on aluminium
- Use of CNC pillar drills (DONAU)
- Part marking and identifying
How You’ll Contribute
- Ensure parts are produced on a right first time basis
- Ensure that any calibrated equipment used is within date
- 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
- Hold first‑party inspection approval (M02 status is subject to obtaining A stamp approval)
What You’ll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential
- Must have a recognised indentured apprenticeship (level 3 in fitting or a similar relevant field)
- Export control understanding and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Previous manufacturing experience in an aircraft production environment
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives
What We’ll Offer
Starting salary of £35,304 rising to £36,750 once fully certified (after around 3 months) + shift allowance where applicable (up to 33%) + up to 4% bonus.
- Industry leading pension scheme – we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (totalling up to 20% pension contribution)
- Life Assurance 8× salary
- 175 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
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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. We embrace and celebrate what makes us unique and encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are 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.
