CNC Operator (Milling)

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GKN Aerospace as a CNC Operator (Milling) in a challenging role focused on critical components for aircraft landing gear. With tailored onboarding and opportunities for growth, you will play a key part in safeguarding air travel while advancing your career in aerospace.

Benefits

40 paid days off annually

Travel allowance from 10 km one way

Comprehensive onboarding and training program

Regular social activities organized by employees

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC milling is required, knowledge of turning is a plus.
• Strong advantage if familiar with Heidenhain and SINUMERIK controls.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines for precision tasks on aircraft components.
• Perform quality inspections after machining.

Skills

Attention to quality

Teamwork

Learning and growth mindset

Education

Technical background through education

Tools

5-axis CNC milling machines

Heidenhain CNC controls

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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

CNC Operator (Milling)

A job to be proud of – that’s what you’ll find at Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht. As a CNC Operator, you’ll work on critical components for aircraft landing gear, directly contributing to the safety of people flying around the world. You’ll be part of a high-tech, innovative, and multi-technology environment, working with great clients and an even better team – all while being supported in your personal and professional growth.

Your role

To make sure your start at Fokker Landing Gear is a success, we offer a tailored onboarding and training program. You'll get to know our organization, products, and processes in detail. A dedicated buddy – a seasoned CNC Operator from your team – will be there to guide you and answer your questions along the way.

Your responsibilities include:

• Start your day with a team meeting to discuss the planning, ongoing projects, and any urgent tasks that may arise.
• Check if previous operations on the components meet required standards before starting your own machining work.
• Use CNC milling machines to carry out machining operations on high-precision landing gear components.
• You’ll work on a variety of parts – from arresting hooks for the F-35 (JSF) to cylinders and pistons for NH90 helicopters.
• After machining, you'll perform precise measurements and inspections, or ask a colleague to double-check your work before passing it to the next stage.

Important:
You will regularly operate 5-axis CNC milling machines with Heidenhain controls or SINUMERIK , so prior experience with both is a strong advantage.

We value your growth. Whether you want to become an all-round CNC specialist or move to another process within the production chain, we’ll support your development. Frequent development conversations help ensure you stay happy, challenged, and moving forward in your career.

What we offer

• A challenging role in an international and innovative company with a proud history in aerospace engineering.
• A one-year contract with the intention of a permanent position.
• A friendly and informal work environment where teamwork and mutual respect are key.
• Excellent employment conditions under the Metalektro CLA, including:
• 40 paid days off annually (27 vacation days + 13 additional days for full-time roles).
• Travel allowance from 10 km (one way).
• Regular social activities organized by our employee association.
• A comprehensive onboarding and training program to set you up for success.
• Plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in aerospace.

What you bring

You’re driven to deliver the best aircraft components every single day. You pay close attention to quality and enjoy learning and growing in your profession. You're a true team player who’s not afraid to ask questions when needed.

Additionally, you have:

• A technical background through education and/or hands-on experience.
• Experience in CNC milling (knowledge of turning is a plus).
• Experience with 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Familiarity with Heidenhain CNC controls.
• Proficiency in English.

About Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We design, develop, manufacture, assemble, overhaul, and repair complete landing gear systems for some of the world’s most advanced aircraft – including the Apache attack helicopter, F-35 Lightning II (JSF), Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the NH90 maritime helicopter.

Apply now!

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.