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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. 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 and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

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.

At ourFiltonsite in Bristol, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic componentsand wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We are seeking a newSemi-Skilled Maintenance Engineerto join our friendly team who work effectively and efficiently across our Filton site on process, plant and CNC machines.

As well as identifying/rectifying compressed air leaks throughout the factory, you will assist with our planned maintenance schedule and response to breakdowns.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week (07:00am - 15:00pm Monday - Thursday with a half day on Friday)

How You’ll Contribute

In this role, you will:

• Identify & Repair compressed air leaks across the Filton site
• Filter cleaning & replacement
• Machine/Tank draining and cleaning
• Forklift truck driving where applicable
• Assisting maintenance engineers where required
• Assisting with machine alignments & calibrations
• Demonstrate improvements to plant reliability and availability
• Inputting of job records using CMMS
• Compliance with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety Procedures relevant to all work activities

This role will require someone physically fit as there will be travel around site required by foot, as well as working on scaffolding and ladders, as well as confined and restrictive spaces.

What You’ll Bring

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

Essential:

• Experience working within an engineering environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages
• Driving Licence
• Drive & Commitment
• Self-motivated, working without direct supervision

Desirable:

• Experience working with CNC machines at a maintenance level
• Maintenance, mechanical or electrical qualifications
• Understanding of export control and regulations
• Previous engineering maintenance experience

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• A Competitive salary
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%)
• Early finish at 12:30pm on a Friday
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• 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. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well 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?