Aircraft Fitter

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 bn.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.

We are currently searching qualified fitters to operate as multi-skilled, flexible workers to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency within our areas.

Successful applicants will have a wide knowledge 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

This is a full-time, permanent position working 07:00am-18:45pm on the following shift pattern (which includes 25% shift premium):

Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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 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)

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) in fitting or a similar relevant field
• 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

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

⦁ Starting salary of £36,717 rising to £38,220 once fully certified (after around 3 months) plus 25% shift allowance totalling £47,775 + Up to 4% Bonus
⦁ Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (totalling up to 20% pension contribution)
⦁ Life Assurance 8 x salary
⦁ 205.5 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’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll 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 you career journey may take you!

We’ll 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

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. 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’re 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.