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.

Our newMulti-skilled Maintenance Engineerwill join a friendly team who work effectively and efficiently on Process plant and machine tool breakdown and repairs, and knowledge and experience working on electrical and electronics systems.

You will handle the planned scheduled maintenance and all associated tasks on both conventional and CNC machine tools and plant.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 07:00am - 17:30pm on the following shift pattern (which includes 25% shift premium:

Week 1:Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2:Wednesday, Thursday

Week 3:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

How You’ll Contribute

In this role, you will:

Maintain and diagnose faults on:

Machine Tools/Plant: Production process plant & machinery
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems including counter balance circuits, hydraulic clamping, hydraulic motors, rams, cylinders
Machine alignments: Checking and correction of machine alignments
Correction by changing parameters in CNC control, testing with machine cuts/machine cycles
Plant: Chemical treatment and paint facilities, coolant systems, presses, ovens, pipe benders etc
Electrical appreciation: Knowledge of process plant & machine tools as well as PLC programming & diagnostics

In addition to:
General Fabrication and machining
Cleaning, driving, rigging, slinging & assisting with out of trade activity
Work with sub contractors when required
Demonstrate improvements to plant reliability and availability
Inputting of job records using electronic data collection (CONCEPT)

Job Qualifications

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:

• A technician level qualification (HNC/ONC or City & Guilds Part 3) and post apprenticeship experience in the maintenance of process plant & machine tools
• Experience working effectively and efficiently on process plant and machine tool breakdown and repairs
• Experience working with CNC machinery, particularly 4, 5 & 7 axis machinery

In addition to:

• Knowledge and experience working on electrical and electronics systems.
• Understanding of Export Control and regulatory requirements
• Self-motivated, working without direct supervision
• Physically able to bend in and out of machines
• Two way communication
• Customer-focussed
• Team Working
• Drive & Commitment

What We’ll Offer

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

• A Competitive salary + 25% Shift Allowance
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (GKN Contribution up to 12%)
• 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?