Aircraft Fitter (Shifts)
GKN Aerospace ·
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 across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023.
There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary Due to a continued growth in business, we are seekingAircraft Fittersto join the teaminWestern Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.
The successful applicants will assemble and trim components using conventional and advanced methods. Reporting to the Team Leader at GKN Aerospace, you will be joining a team of 10 where you will work collectively to create a Great Place to Work environment through a culture of continuous improvement and a safe working ambience.
We have 2 shift patterns available: 7 day fortnight shift pattern (12 hour day shifts) which includes 28% shift allowance: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday Night shifts Monday to Friday with options for overtime which includes a 33% shift allowance.
If you have experience in a similar manufacturing role, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do As part of our Fitting team, you will undertake the following work: Build-up of sub-assemblies and major assemblies involving metallic and composites, involving the following disciplines: Drilling/Reaming/Countersinking Installation of Fasteners Setting A/C components in calibrated build jigs Deburring and under head radius metallic and carbon structures Fettling using approved setting tools Shimming, Solid 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 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. JBRP1_UKTJ