Skilled Woodworker (6 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Skilled Woodworker in East Cowes, where you will play a vital role in the aerospace industry. This position offers fantastic challenges and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment. You'll be responsible for cutting materials to precise specifications, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. With a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced industrial setting. Embrace the chance to contribute to a culture of excellence and make a real impact in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Completed a 4-year apprenticeship as a carpenter, cabinet maker, or kitchen fitter.
• Skilled with industrial tools and able to meet high standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a safe and engaging workplace.
• Perform tasks in compliance with standard work and report issues immediately.

Skills

Industrial Tools Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Safety Compliance

Education

4-Year Apprenticeship

Tools

Saws

Sanders

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Skilled Woodworker (6 month FTC), East Cowes

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: East Cowes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1538897e85b0

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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 set 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

This role will be offered on an initial 6-month term, with a view to possible extension.

The Woodworker is responsible for cutting paper and metal industrial honeycomb (and occasionally some wood too) to tight engineering specifications and tolerances. This is at the start of the process to build many of the composite-based parts and products we make for a range of customers within both the civil and defence aerospace industries, in full compliance with Work Instruction and/or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to safety.

They will be fully supported by their Team Leader (TL), who will enable their training, coaching, and respond quickly to any issues. They will be expected to actively identify safety concerns (Hazard identification), make problems immediately known to their TL (Pull the Andon), and raise improvement ideas (Kaizen). They will be part of a team working to create a "Great Place To Work" through continuous improvement, safety, and open dialogue.

NOTE: This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work. Usually, residency in the UK for at least 5 years is required, but cases are assessed individually.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a "Great Place to Work" by role-modeling safety-first, supporting colleagues, and fostering a Kaizen mindset.
• Hold themselves and team members accountable to embody GKNA culture principles.
• Perform tasks in compliance with standard work and training; report problems immediately.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and standards.
• Understand team KPIs and their contribution to them.
• Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month.
• Support problem solving and contribute ideas based on experience.
• Promote team engagement and collaboration.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, including EEO policies, US Government contracting policies, and export regulations.

Job Qualifications

Candidates should have completed a 4-year apprenticeship as a carpenter, cabinet maker, or kitchen fitter, and be skilled with industrial tools like saws and sanders. They should be team players, detail-oriented, able to meet high standards and deadlines, personable, punctual, reliable, and willing to work shifts (with shift allowance). Physical fitness is required for this fast-paced industrial environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization committed to innovation and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accessible recruitment support.