Fitter - Allied Trade

About GKN Aerospace

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. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. 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! 

Making a Difference 
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.

Transfer your Existing Skills into the World of Aerospace

Have you ever wanted to work in the Aerospace industry?

Have you got recognised skills in an engineering, mechanical or related field?

If the answer's 'yes' then we want to hear from you! Due to increased demand for our world class products, we're looking for people with related skills to come and join the team as Aerospace Fitters at our large manufacturing site in Filton, Bristol. Here we manufacture large, complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

If you have the right skills, experience and a 'can do' attitude, come and make your career fly with us!

START DATE FOR THIS SCHEME IS THE BEGINNING OF MAY 2024

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do. You also must have completed a recognised apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Level 2 or 3) in one of the following trades:

If you already have a recognised apprenticeship completed within the Aerospace Sector, you're of course welcome to apply here too and we can fast-track your application. 

What We'll Offer

If you're joining us on the skills transfer scheme, we'll provide training and support over two years to help you achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 NVQ Technical Certificate Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture Mechanical)
If you'll join our skills transfer scheme, your starting salary will be £30,870, rising to £32,357 per annum when fully trained. If you're an already qualified apprentice within Aerospace, your salary will be £31,084 rising to £32,357 per annum
The standard working week is 35 hours, although you may be working shifts and sometimes there is a need for overtime - shift premium and overtime rates are paid.  

We'll Also provide:

•    Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
•    Life Assurance 8 x salary
•    25 days' holiday + bank holidays
•    Income protection
•    Shopping discounts
•    Free onsite parking, staff canteen, onsite shop and Cycle To Work Scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

Why Join Us

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  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’ last year.  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.

Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply