Company 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, 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 globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

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. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications.

Were looking for a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials, Coatings and Test (MCT) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader.

The role as a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes will support the business and engineering team, with non polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide new technology test plans and current production deviations.

There will be occasional travel, national and international, required to support customer visits and other GKN sites. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.

Job Responsibilities

Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials
Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements
Assessment of deviations from the specified materials and processes requirements to assure continued airworthiness
Support robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials,
Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements.
Coordination for material obsolescence and REACh activities: identification of arising issues regarding the REACh legislation, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites concerning the impact of REACh.
Lead small project material obsolescence replacement activities including material investigation, reporting, customer engagement and implementing in to production
Preparing and guiding tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes.
Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments).
Contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘great place to work’, aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

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

Essential:
Composite or Polymer Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering Degree
Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing
Experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors
Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc., with the ability to oversee the broader field
Good English language, both verbally and in writing,

Desirable:
Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes.
An awareness of aerospace certification requirements.
A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD within aerospace/automotive/marine/energy sectors
Familiarity with REACh environmental legislation

The successful candidate should have a broad interest in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions.

AsSenior Engineer - Materials and Processes, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation.

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
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!

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

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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.

Were 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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Company 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, 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 globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

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. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing.

We are seeking a Research Engineer to develop and mature manufacturing process technology to enable low cost, high rate and high-yield manufacturing of aircraft structures with embedded ice protection capability, with a focus on automation and digitalisation to drive innovation and manufacturing excellence.

As this is aresearch role, we are looking for an innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of conventional engineering in terms of the design and integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes whilst appreciating aerospace certification requirements.

Youll be comfortable travelling within the UK when needed, with occasional opportunities for international travel depending on programme demands. Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied.
Support or lead any necessary ‘hands on’ development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives.
Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives.
Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials.
Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation.
Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s).
Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s).
Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required.
Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead.
You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases.
Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN’s TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager.
Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team.
Contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘Great Place to Work’, aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

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

Essential:

A relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/ Degree in engineering (e.g. Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques.
Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches.
Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving.
A logical and methodical approach to task planning.
Good report writing and presentation skills, able to support and present at internal and external technical and project review meetings.
You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field.

Desirable:

• A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD
• Experience of working with and configuring PLCs (Siemens)
• Experience of working with and configuring SCADA systems.
• Proficient in operating and configuring industrial equipment, in particular ABB robotic systems including the use of Robot Studio software.

AsResearch Engineeryou should have a broad engineering knowledge and be an innovative thinker, being able to apply and combine engineering concepts from a number of disciplines including Manufacturing process selection, Industrial process control, Robotics, Digital engineering (data capture and analytics) and have an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles to be able to deliver cutting edge manufacturing solutions for the next generation of ice protection systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment procurement, including Capex generation, equipment specification, supplier management, commissioning and buy-off. They will also bring working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAPparticularly MSA, PFMEA and SPCalong with a general understanding of aerospace product certification and qualification requirements.

As aResearch Engineer, you will bring an adaptable approach to your work and be comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different areas of expertise to achieve project objectives. You will be naturally curious, proactively deepening your technical knowledge through study, experimentation, hypothesis testing and cross-functional collaboration.Your proactive mindset will enable you to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas, while your strong communication skills will allow you to confidently engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders.

This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
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!

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

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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.

Were 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.

Position: Commercial Gas Engineer

Location: South East

Salary: Outside of London up to £55,000 DOE/Inside London up to £60,000 DOE

Commercial Gas Engineer - Job Overview

Commercial Gas Engineers required in the South East. Our client offers their customers a complete turnkey solution for the installation, service, maintenance, fault finding and repair on a range of HVAC solutions including commercial boilers, heating systems, mechanical plant equipment, air conditioning and chillers.

Their client base consists of long-standing client relationships with clients such as David Lloyd Leisure, Vue Cinemas, Cineworld, Tate & Lyle, Radisson Hotels, Hilton, Malmaison & more.

Commercial Gas Engineer - Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary up to £55k outside of London DOE, up to £60,000 in London DOE
• Company Van - Optional Personal Use of the vehicle
• Profit share scheme applicable after 12 months’ service - Up to £3,600 tax free
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 40 hour working week, travel paid after 30 mins each way
• On call allowance (1 in 4/5, £1,200 guaranteed - if called out Travel Paid door to door)
• Pension
• 22 days’ holidays plus bank holidays this will increase to 25 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• Company uniform, phone & PDA

Commercial Gas Engineer Position Overview

The Commercial Gas Engineer must hold valid ACS Commercial Gas Tickets and be able to cover the region for the clients listed above with day-to-day tasks including planned and reactive service and maintenance visits as well as responding to breakdowns, performing fault finding tasks and carrying out repairs to Commercial Boilers, Commercial Gas appliances, General Plant Room/Mechanical equipment.

Commercial Gas Engineer - Job Requirements

• Commercial Gas Tickets (CODNCO1, ICPN1, CIGA1, CORT1, CDGA1)
• NVQ in Heating & Ventilation
• Full drivers’ licence
• Live in the South East

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Were seeking a Data Platform Engineer to design and build a modern enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric. Youll play a key role in architecting a secure, scalable and high-performance cloud environment that enables advanced analytics and data-driven decision making. This is a hybrid role with 1 day a week in the Milton Keynes office.

You will -

• Design and deliver a cloud-native data platform in Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and optimise data pipelines, lakehouse/warehouse solutions and semantic models.
• Implement Platform as Code (terraform) and CI/CD practices.
• Ensure security, governance, monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Lead incident resolution and continuous platform improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience building enterprise cloud data platforms.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Agile delivery and modern data architecture principles.
• Ability to support and integrate legacy and modern technologies.

An exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a strategic Microsoft Fabric data platform from the ground up.

Security Systems Engineer Milton Keynes Basic Salary £28,000 - £43,000 Per Annum

Security Systems Engineer Package Overview:

• £28,000 - £43,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Opportunities to increase earnings
• Company vehicle, fuel card, pension scheme, mobile phone, and lapto
• Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) Full-time, permanent position
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Area covered Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
• The work is strategically allocated based on each engineer s location

Company Overview Security Systems Engineer

An excellent opportunity has become available within a well-established, growing company in the security industry.

This highly regarded organisation is known for its expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining security systems including CCTV, access control & intruder alarms for commercial, residential and industrial clients.

You will join a team of skilled professionals, with your work carefully planned and allocated to ensure high standards and efficiency. The company offers full training and ongoing support, helping you to develop your career and skills in a supportive environment.

Security Systems Engineer Role and Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain security systems, including CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and other related systems.
• Conduct regular servicing and testing of security systems to ensure their operational effectiveness and compliance with regulations.
• Fault diagnosis and repair, ensuring systems are fully operational and meet client requirements.
• Perform system upgrades and modifications to meet changing client needs and updated industry standards.
• Ensure all work complies with British Standards, health and safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, including service reports, installation logs, and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with other engineers and teams to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.

Security Systems Engineer Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical knowledge of security systems, including CCTV, access control & intruder alarms.
• Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of security systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and system specifications.
• Familiarity with British Standards and security industry regulations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach to work.
• A commitment to health and safety practices in all tasks.
• Full UK driving licence or equivalent.
• Experience with various manufacturers and systems.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your earnings
• Excellent work life balance
• Supportive work environment
• Carefully planned out work schedules
• Opportunities to train in other areas across the business

DON T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY APPLY NOW!

Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

Industry

Fire and Security Engineer South London £36,000- £45,000 Per Annum

Fire and Security Engineer Package Overview:

• £36,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + Overtime (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Full-Time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday Hours
• Area Covered: South London & the surrounding areas

Company Overview Fire and Security Engineer

Our Client are currently looking for a Fire and Security Engineer to join their highly valued team on a full-time, permanent basis.

With many years experience in the industry, they re entering another period of growth and are looking to expand their team due to customer demand.

Fire and Security Engineer Role and Responsibilities:

• Installation, Service, Repair, Fault-finding & Maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV & Access Control Systems
• Field based role, covering a number of sites
• Working on a range of brands of manufacturer
• Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered
• Carry out effective communication with customers at all times
• Ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Providing support to team members where required

Fire and Security Engineer Skills and Experience Required:

• A full UK driving licence or equivalent (Essential)
• A drive and enthusiasm to grab hold of opportunities
• Ideally you will have at least 3 years experience working within the Fire and Security Sector
• Considering applicants with all or single discipline providing you are willing to train
• Knowledge of a range of manufacturers
• Desirable qualifications include: IPAF, CSCS/ ECS, FIA and/or City & Guilds
• A positive attitude and the ability to self-motivate is a must

Benefits of this Fire and Security Engineer position include:

• Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on skills and experience)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Plenty of overtime available if wanted
• Opportunity to earn more money via the on-call rota
• Annual leave provided
• Pension scheme
• On-going training opportunities
• Travel Pay

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW

Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

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