Welder

GKN; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 8 x salary

Annual leave 175 hours

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Pension scheme match up to 8%

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

GKN Aerospace Newport is seeking a Welder to join our manufacturing team on a full-time basis. You will work with titanium, aluminium and stainless steel to fabricate aircraft components, following SOPs and quality procedures.

The role offers shift patterns with a 25% premium and potential night shifts with up to 33% premium, plus a competitive starting salary and a strong pension scheme. We're looking for an apprentice with NVQ level 3 or equivalent, experience in manufacturing, and the ability

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in small teams with Team Leaders.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with materials (titanium, aluminium, stainless steel) to manufacture aircraft parts.
• Ensure parts are produced on a right-first-time basis.
• Use SAP system to clearance of work phases.
• Highlight any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader.
• Adhere to GKNAF Quality Procedures.
• Comply with health & safety requirements under HASAWA 1974.
• Maintain first-party inspection status when approved.
• Maintain general housekeeping and follow risk assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Unison Pipe Bending machines

Power Presses

CNC Drilling & routing

Swaging pipework

Job description

Welder

Newport

Gwent

GB

NP20 1

Any

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 billion 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.

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 with 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 the following shift pattern (which includes a 25% shift premium):

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

There is an 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
• Ensure 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 will 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 will 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! We will offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working

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 are 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.