Job Description

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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries we serve over 90% of the world\'s aircraft and engine manufacturers. 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. Sitting across our three business lines; Civil, Defence and Engines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants you\'ll do just that. Established in 1901, one of our older production sites with a workforce of circa 800 employees. Our East Cowes plants, Isle of Wight are where we design, manufacture, test and repair high performance structures and systems. We have two facilities on the Island; Falcon Yard, Ferry Road and Osborne Site, Saunders Way. Both locations employ the company\'s distinct competencies in major assemblies and composite structures for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes Airbus, Astronics, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna, Cobham, Honeywell, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce and Triumph.

Continued growth in our programmes have created a number of exciting training opportunities for appropriately qualified personnel, looking to convert their previous experience and skilled status in an \'allied trade\' to train as skilled Aircraft Fitters.

Successful applicants will join our 2 year programme which will provide \'on the job\' training and development across a wide range of manufacturing processes within our production areas. Additionally, successful applicants will be required to undertake a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering in partnership with the Isle of Wight College. During the training period, participants will also be required to produce a portfolio of evidence.

How You\'ll Contribute

The essential criteria for consideration for a role as an Allied Trade Fitter are as follows:-

1. Applicants must have served a recognised 2-4 year apprenticeship in an appropriate allied trade as below:

Air Conditioning Fitter; Fitters (HMG); Platers
Blacksmiths; Fitters (Marine); Plumbers
CNC/5 Axis Operators; Gas Fitters; Sheet Metal Workers
Coach Fitters; Jig Erectors; Toolmakers
Coppersmiths; Machinists; Welders
Fabricators; Mechanics (Motor)
Fitters (Agricultural); Pipe Fitters

2. Applications for this opportunity must be supported by appropriate signed Indentures of Apprenticeship (where applicable) and/or certification in relevant qualifications.

If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience and are looking for a new and challenging role, join us and keep the world moving \xe2\x80\xa6 click on the link below to apply

What We\'ll Offer

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

• \xc2\xa326,716.00 per annum
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we\'ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 190 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 10th September 2023

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\' 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.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. \xe2\x80\x8b
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GKN Aerospace