Technical Administrator/ Concessions Technician

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Date: Mar 11, 2026

Location: East Cowes, GB

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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

 

Please note that whilst this role is to be offered on an initial 12 month secondment/fixed term contract basis, there is a strong liklihood that the role could go permanent, subject to satisfactory performance and the requirements of The Business.

 

An unmissable opportunity has arisen within our ME Department for a suitably qualified person to start a career within Manufacturing Engineering. 

 

The Technical Administrator (Concession Coordinator) will support the technical management of non-conformance on a legacy contract, though strong coordination with Operations and Inspectors with concession administration, generation, and updates.

 

This could be an incredible opportunity for someone coming from a manufacturing operations background who is looking for career development, however if you are an internal candidate please note that it is envisaged that this role will be working "Core" hours (8am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs, 7.45am-12.45pm Friday), and as such will not be eligible for shift allowance.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
  • Support the development of technical solutions to problems within GKN Aerospace.
  • Support Operational and Inspector teams with administration of concession generation, including scanning of job cards, reviewing technical quality of data input, and updating the customer portal.
  • Be the main focal point for both internal and external non-conformance enquiries.
  • Drive improvement in tracking key business metrics relating to non-conformance and slow moving WIP.
  • Monitor and release slow moving WIP in relation to non-conformance.
  • Track concessions and actions, as well as action resolutions and responses.
  • Provide accurate delivery date statuses.
  • Develop understanding and ownership of where non-conforming parts are within active assemblies.

 

Job Qualifications

 

Suitable applicants must be able to demonstrate:

 

  • Completion of a time served apprenticeship/BTEC in an engineering-related subject; 
  • Previous experience gained within a manufacturing environment;
  • Strong technical knowledge, with the ability to read specifications;
  • Strong Excel skills;
  • First class communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Anyone holding, or working towards, an engineering-related HNC qualification will be of particular interest

  

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. ​
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