Fitter - Certified

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8 x salary

175 hours annual leave + bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Job summary

GKN Aerospace at Filton is seeking qualified fitters to operate as multi-skilled, flexible workers for our wing assemblies and metal components. You will work with hand and machine tools, ensuring production to right first time, with SAP phase clearance and adherence to GKNAF procedures.

The role requires an indentured apprenticeship (level 3) and export control understanding, with Desirable Lean manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Essential: Must have a recognised indentured apprenticeship (level 3). Export Control understanding and regulatory requirements. Ability to work to standard operating procedures.
• Desirable: Previous manufacturing experience in an aircraft production environment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts are produced on a right first time basis
• Ensure that any calibrated equipment used is within date
• Responsible for 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)

Skills

Quality procedures

SOP compliance

Health & Safety awareness

First party inspection readiness

Education

Indentured apprenticeship Level 3

Export Control understanding

Regulatory requirements

Tools

Vanmar tools

CNC pillar drills (DONAU)

Percussion riveting

drills / ream / countersink in panels

Job description

structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic componentsand wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. GKN Aerospace are searching qualified fitters to express an interest in working with GKN to operate as multi-skilled, flexible workers to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency within our areas. We are anticipating further uptake in the coming months and will be in touch to any successful applicants. Successful applicants will have a wideknowledge of hand and machine tools used in the aircraft industry including: Precussion 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 + Identifying

Profile description: 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 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

• Essential: Must have a recognised indentured apprenticeship (level 3) 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

We Offer

We offer: What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the

• 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 = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (totalling up to 20% pension contribution)
• Life Assurance 8 x 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

Company 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, 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 description: Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex

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