Fitter

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified fitters to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence in the design and manufacture of complex wing assemblies for both civil and military aircraft. You will utilize your skills with hand and machine tools, ensuring the highest quality standards are met while adhering to safety protocols. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of aviation and advance your career in a collaborative environment. Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters professional growth!

Benefits

Starting salary of £35,304

Shift allowance up to 33%

Up to 4% Bonus

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8 x salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised indentured apprenticeship.
• Wide knowledge of hand and machine tools in aircraft industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts are produced on a ‘right first time’ basis.
• Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance.

Skills

Hand tools knowledge

Machine tools knowledge

Ability to work to standard operating procedures

Export Control understanding

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Recognised indentured apprenticeship

Tools

CNC pillar drills (DONAU)

Vanmar tools

Job 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, 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.

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're looking for qualified fitters to operate as multi-skilled, flexible workers to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency within the department.

Successful applicants will have a wide knowledge of hand and machine tools used in the aircraft industry including:

1. Percussion riveting
2. Drill/Ream/Countersink in panels with Vanmar tools
3. Setting structures in build jigs
4. Deburring of structures
5. Fettling using approved setting tools
6. Treatment touch-up in localised areas on aluminium
7. Use of CNC pillar drills (DONAU)
8. Part Marking + 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
• To 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
• 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

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• 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
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + 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

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where your career journey may take you!

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.