Assembly Training Specialist

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace East Cowes is recruiting for a skilled aircraft fitter to join our training team. You will train to become a qualified NVQ assessor and support ongoing practical training for Craft Apprentices, Skilled Aircraft Fitters, and Allied Trades on our training programme.

We require evidence of a 2-4 year time-served apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications, along with being PC literate and eager to share knowledge with others.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous experience as a skilled aircraft fitter, supported by evidence of 2-4 year time-served apprenticeship and/or certification in relevant qualifications.
• Willingness and ability to become a qualified NVQ assessor.
• PC literate, with the ability to support with the creation of training material.
• Strong communicator with an enthusiasm for teaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Practical skills test for ongoing reviews of competence with our CAO stamp holders.
• Leading classroom-based training for the theoretical aspects of aircraft fitting.
• Creating and developing new practical training techniques for aircraft fitting.
• Supporting the Learning Administrator with the development or training plans and packs.
• Leading continuous improvement and problem solving activities.
• Support with setting up assessments and interviews as part of the recruitment process, carrying out subsequent skills tests, and grading performance using a standard scoring matrix.
• Developing and coaching new and underperforming Operators to the required standard.
• Providing bespoke aircraft fitting training to new learners.
• Track and provide regular reviews of progress of learners.
• Undertaking all tasks in compliance with standard work and the training provided.
• Making any problems (safety, quality, or other) immediately known to the Team Leader or Inspector.
• Holding themselves and fellow team members accountable to the 5 GKNA culture principles (Safe, Respect & Care, Open & Honest, Innovative, Ownership).
• Complying with all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Being an active Team member, contributing to team engagement activities, and help create a ‘Great Place to Work’ through supporting a safe working environment, problem solving and supporting colleagues.

Skills

Aircraft fitter

NVQ assessor training

PC literacy

Teaching & training

Education

Two-to-four year apprenticeship

Related qualifications/certification

Job description

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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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER, 2026

Please note, this is a readvertisement of a role originally advertised earlier this year. If you applied for that, but were subsequently unsuccessful, then please understand that we may be unable to consider a new application at this time.

A very interesting opportunity has arisen within our thriving East Cowes facilities for someone from a skilled aircraft fitting background to join our training team.

This could be a full time permanent role, or an ideal opportunity for two part-time people to job share.

In this role you will train to become a qualified NVQ assessor, and support the ongoing practical training for our Craft Apprentices, Skilled Aircraft Fitters, and aircraft fitters on our "Allied Trades" programme.

In order to be qualified for this role you will need to be an experienced aircraft fitter, supported by evidence of 2-4 year, time-served apprenticeshipand/or certification in relevant qualifications, together with being PC literate, and have an enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge with others

The salary for this role will be that of a Skilled Aircraft Fitter (i.e. £36,076), however this opportunity will not be subject to shift work or the associated uplift.

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Practical skills test for ongoing reviews of competence with our CAO stamp holders;
• Leading classroom-based training for the theoretical aspects of aircraft fitting;
• Creating and developing new practical training techniques for aircraft fitting;
• Supporting the Learning Administrator with the development or training plans and packs;
• Leading continuous improvement and problem solving activities;
• Support with setting up assessments and interviews as part of the recruitment process, carrying out subsequent skills tests, and grading performance using a standard scoring matrix;
• Developing and coaching new and underperforming Operators to the required standard;
• Providing bespoke aircraft fitting training to new learners;
• Track and provide regular reviews of progress of learners;
• Undertaking all tasks in compliance with standard work and the training provided;
• Making any problems (safety, quality, or other) immediately known to the Team Leader or Inspector;
• Holding themselves and fellow team members accountable to the 5 GKNA culture principles (Safe, Respect & Care, Open & Honest, Innovative, Ownership);
• Complying with all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards;
• Being an active Team member, contributing to team engagement activities, and help create a ‘Great Place to Work’ through supporting a safe working environment, problem solving and supporting colleagues.

Job Qualifications

Suitable candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrable previous experience as a skilled aircraft fitter, supported by evidence of 2-4 year, time-served apprenticeshipand/or certification in relevant qualifications ;
• Willingness and ability to become a qualified NVQ assessor;
• PC literate, with the ability to support with the creation of training material;
• Strong communicator with an enthusiasm for teaching and developing others

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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.