Skilled Fabricators

Morson Talent; Filton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/ accommodations allowances

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting for Skilled Fabricators to work at GKNAF, Filton. The role requires an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and BPSS clearance.

Candidates will operate hand, electrical and pneumatic tools to shape metal parts to drawings, with a focus on right‑first‑time quality and safe work practices. Shifts include 7‑day fort day and standard days; travel/ accommodations may be provided for long distances.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and limits.
• Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to adhere to quality procedures (ISO 9001/AS/EN9100).

Responsibilities

• Shape, form and assemble metal parts to drawing limits using hand, electrical and pneumatic tools.
• Work with thin plate materials (often <3mm) and ensure right-first-time production.
• Ensure calibrated equipment is within date and maintained.
• Support SAP-based workflow for production steps and QA checks.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety requirements per GKNAF procedures.

Skills

Technical drawing comprehension

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Lean manufacturing

Education

NVQ Level 3 or apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Pneumatic tools

Bending machines

Job description

**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: **Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance**

Job Summary:

Morson are exclusively recruiting for

Skilled Fabricatorsto work on behalf of our client GKN (

https://www.gknaerospace.com/) based at their site in Filton (BS34 9AU)

Suitable candidates must either have a recognised and relevant apprenticeship OR the equivalent NVQ Level 3 standard **CERTS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION**

Rate(s): £20.17 per hour Days (once stamp gained rate rises to £21.00 per hour)

7 Day Fort Day £25.21 per hour (once stamp gained rate rises to £26.25 per hour) All overtime £30.26 per hour (with stamp £31.50 per hour)

Trialling a Travel / Accommodation allowance for Fabricators:

Over 50 miles away £700 Receipted & subject to Tax and NI

Over 75 miles away £800 Receipted & subject to Tax and NI

Standard Hours: 35 per week on days / average of 41 hours on 7-day fort day

Other working hours information: Days 4 Day Week Hours are 7am to 4.15pm

7 Day Fort Day: week 1 Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat and Sun week 2 Thurs and Fri

7am-6:45pm 11 hrs and 45 mins per day

Shift Pattern: Core Days 2 weeks – will move onto 7 Day Fort Day

ly 12 months

PROFILE

The use of hand, electrical and pneumatic tools and bending machines to shape, form and assemble metal products within drawing limits. Desired abilities to include (but not limited to):

Use of jigs to assemble parts made from stainless steel, titanium or aluminium

Swaging

Measuring machinery and jigs

Awareness of recognised quality process, i.e. ISO 9001, AS/EN9100, or similar

KEY DELIVERABLES

Working with metals that have less than 3-millimetre thickness

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)

Responsible for general housekeeping within the area

KEY SKILLS

A recognised and relevant apprenticeship or the equivalent NVQ Level 3 standard **CERTS MUST BE PROVIDED**

Previously worked with thin plate materials 3mm and under

Previous manufacturing experience in a factory environment

Ability to understand technical drawings/limits.

Must be able to work in small teams with Process Team Leaders

Self-motivated team player with good communication skills

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives would be desirable

Security: Baseline Security Clearance will be via GKN Agenda Screening and includes a DBS Check (Any gaps in employment over 4 weeks need to be qualified and supported with qualifying documentation ((i.e. job seekers proof, bank statements to show how supported yourself, medical documentation)) without this candidate will not pass security checks)