Aircraft Composite Fitter - Bristol, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace

Description

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener And were 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 worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers.

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. Were the worlds leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components.

Together as one GKN were moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.

Were putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.

Due to a continuing growth in business, we are seeking Aircraft Fitters to join the team assembling and trimming components using conventional and advanced methods.

As a Aircraft Fitter reporting to the Team Leader at GKN Aerospace, you will be joining a team of 10 where you will work collectively to create a Great Place to Work environment through a culture of continuous improvement and a safe working ambience.

Build-up of sub-assemblies and major assemblies involving metallic and composites, involving the following disciplines:
Drilling/Reaming/Countersinking
Installation of Fasteners
Work with aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
Help us maintain our 'Great Place To Work' culture by role-modelling a safety-first mind-set, and both receive and give support from/to your colleagues
Undertake all tasks in compliance with the standard work and your training, and raise any problems immediately to your Team Leader
Receive training to become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month
Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements
To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion, expertise and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Willingness to undertake a 12-week on the job training self-certification stamp course
NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds in Fitting or a recognised fitting indentured apprenticeship
Export control understanding and regulatory requirements
74, plus 22% shift premium (day-shift) and 33% shift premium (night-shift)
~ Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.Life Assurance 8 x salary
~5 hours holiday + bank holidays
~ Shopping discounts
~ Cycle To Work Scheme
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.

Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award.