Welder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pension

Life Assurance

175 hours annual leave

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

GKN Aerospace seeks a Welder at its Filton site to fabricate aircraft components using titanium, aluminium and stainless steel. You’ll work to SOPs, aiming for right-first-time quality and completing SAP-based work phase clearances. Night shifts may be added after training, with a premium.

You’ll contribute to HASAWA 1974 safety, keep your area clean, and collaborate with Team Leaders in a supportive, manufacturing-focused team.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 or equivalent in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to work in small teams with Team Leaders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate aircraft parts using materials like titanium, aluminium and stainless steel.
• Ensure first-time-right production and timely phase clearance in SAP.
• Highlight non-conformances to the Process Team Leader and follow GKNAF procedures.
• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping compliance in the area.

Skills

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Manufacturing experience

SOP compliance

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

Apprenticeship in fabrication

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CNC machinery

Unison Pipe Bending machines

Power Presses

CNC Drilling & routing

Job description

Welder

Job Reference Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00

Location: Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, GB, BS32 9

Candidate Type: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-09T21:07:53.78

Company Overview

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.

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.

The successful Welder will be expected to work with a variety of industry equipment in carrying out various fabrication duties. We're looking for someone that has knowledge of percussion riveting, drill/ream/countersink in panels, and other skills as expected with the role. This is a full-time, permanent position on a shift pattern (which includes 25% shift premium):

• Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

There is opportunity to work night shifts once fully trained, which incurs an additional 33% shift premium.

How You'll Contribute

• Working with various materials (titanium, aluminium, stainless steel) in the manufacture of aircraft parts, across a variety of Airbus family of aircraft
• Ensuring parts are produced on a right-first-time basis
• 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
• Compliant with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety Procedures relevant to all work activities

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:

• A recognised and relevant apprenticeship and relevant NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work to standard operating procedures
• Must be able to work in small teams with Team Leaders
• Self-motivated team player with good communication skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to operate CNC Machinery (Unison Pipe Bending machines, Power Presses, CNC Drilling & routing)
• Experience of swaging pipework

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 (up to 33%) totaling £45,937.50 for day shift or £48,877.50 for night shift + 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
• 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

As well as a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We support your career progression by providing learning and development opportunities. Being part of a global business means your career journey can take you anywhere. Expect fantastic challenges, amazing opportunities, and industry-leading training.

A Great Place to Work

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe our success comes from diverse minds working together in an inspirational, inclusive environment. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging has earned us The Best Workplace Culture Award. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, and we are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

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