GKN PLC
Level 3 Qualified Fabricator
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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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
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.
Here, you'll put your skills into work you can be proud of, taking on big challenges alongside experienced people and seeing the impact of what you make travel around the world. It's work that tests your skills, builds your experience and gives you a real sense of achievement.
This is a full-time, permanent position on the following shift pattern (which includes 25% shift premium):
- Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday
- Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
There is opportunity to work night shifts once fully trained which incurs an additional 33% shift premium.
How You'll Contribute
In this role, you'll work with materials including Titanium, Aluminium and Stainless Steel, carrying out a variety of work including:
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- Pipe Bending
- Drilling, Reaming & Countersinking
- Operating relevant fabrication machinery
What You'll Bring
You'll need a recognised level 3 apprenticeship (NVQ/C&G) or equivalent in a relevant fabrication field, along with:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
- Must be able to work in small teams with Team Leaders
- Self-motivated team player with good communication skills
- Ability to operate CNC Machinery (Unison Pipe Bending machines, Power Presses, CNC Drilling & routering)
Worked with us before?
Coming back is easier than you might think. If you previously worked at GKN Aerospace as a Fabricator, there's no interview, just a check of your qualification stamps. You could even be back with the team as soon as next week. With temporary, permanent, full-time and part-time opportunities available, there are plenty of ways to fit back in.
What We'll Offer
Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:
- Starting salary of £36,717 rising to £38,220 once fully certified (after around 3 months) plus shift allowance (up to 33%) totalling £47,775 for day shift or £50,832.60 for night shift
- Up to 4% Bonus
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%)
- Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 205.5 hours annual leave + 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
- New onsite gym
- Learning, development & global career opportunities.
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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 your career journey may take you!
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.
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