Aircraft Fitter

Job Summary

A Truly Global Business 

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener.  We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. Together as “one GKN” we’re 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.  We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050! 

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.

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. 

If you have experience in a similar manufacturing role, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

As part of our Fitting team, you will undertake the following work:

• Build-up of sub-assemblies and major assemblies involving metallic and composites, involving the following disciplines:
• Drilling/Reaming/Countersinking
• Installation of Fasteners
• Setting A/C components in calibrated build jigs
• Deburring and under head radius metallic and carbon structures
• Fettling using approved setting tools
• Shimming, Solid & Liquid
• Treatment touching-up in localized areas on aluminium / Carbon
• Using nut runners / wrenches and pre-set torque guns for bolting
• Work with aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems 

You will also be able to:

• 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
• Support your team and Team Leader in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of your tasks
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion, expertise and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential

• You'll have  extensive experience working within the Aerospace industry
• Ability to work to standard operating procedures
• Ability to work as part of a small, close team
• Willingness to undertake a 12-week on the job training self-certification stamp course

Desirable 

•  NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds in Fitting or a recognised fitting indentured apprenticeship
• Export control understanding and regulatory requirements 
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques 

What We'll Offer

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

• Starting salary of £34,549 for the first 3 months whilst obtaining A stamp, once certified you will be on a salary of  £36,098, plus 28% shift premium (day-shift) and 33% shift premium (night-shift)
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well 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!