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GKN Aerospace Semi-skilled Primary Operative in Bristol, United Kingdom
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.
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. At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We're looking for a Semi-Skilled Primary Operative to support the Team Leader regarding technical expertise within the process for the area and to resolve Quality concerns within your Zone along with assisting Team Leader in managing workload.
How You'll Contribute
Ensure team are aware of the process and procedures, communicate and retrain where changes impact the original requirements
Conduct the evaluation and endorsement of operator’s initial category application
Complete the inspection of team worked activities where the conformity inspection cannot be completed through individual certification within their skill base
Ensure all phases/operations are fully confirmed, prior to release of parts from area/zone
Ensure First Article Inspection processes are carried out where applicable by the appropriate person with the relevant authorisation
Ensure customer protection is in place for all customer (internal or external) reported, non-conformance and customer protection boards are updated
Responsible for final inspections and reporting where there is a product or process deviation
Supporting the dispositioning of process and product deviations with the required information through the non-conformance management procedure
Raising and amending the Quality Notification in the ERP system with all the relevant information
Confirmation all physical work content and records are completed in accordance with the disposition decision
When required and as part of an agreed development plan, the Primary Operator will deputise for the Team Leader
What You'll Bring
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and attributes:
Essential:
Have held a self-certification A Stamp for a minimum of 6 months
Gain a B-Stamp in accordance with Proc MB04
Desirable:
Train the trainer qualified
Quality / inspection experience
IT Literate with experience using MS packages including Excel
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
175 days holiday
Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
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 we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
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.