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Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager – GKN Aerospace Filton
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by our talented workforce, we set industry standards through innovation and boundary-breaking achievements. We proudly contribute to global democracy and sustainability, transforming aerospace engineering while protecting our planet. With 16,000+ employees across 32 sites in 12 countries, we serve 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, generating sales of £3.6bn (2025). Your career has no limits here—this is where growth and potential truly take flight.
About the Role
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in designing and manufacturing large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components, and wing systems for a mix of civil and military aircraft.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to join us on a permanent basis. This role involves leading reactive and pre-planned maintenance initiatives across multiple manufacturing capabilities while managing our 24/7 operating teams.
Flexibility is key—you’ll need adaptability to engage with the night shift teams, ensuring visibility via early shift meetings to maintain seamless operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead a multi-disciplined team delivering 24/7 maintenance on CNC machines and process equipment, driving daily management processes (e.g., Tier boards).
- Ensure Predictive Preventive Maintenance (PPM) tasks are completed on time while supporting operational needs.
- Drive asset uptime and reliability through tactical & strategic initiatives, improving key KPIs (Uptime, MTTR, MTBF, availability).
- Champion HSE culture and enforce all safety & compliance regulations.
- Support quality and manufacturing engineering to deliver right-first-time components.
- Collect & analyse data to foster continuous improvement.
- Manage financial budgets effectively to maximise value.
- Oversee contractors, ensuring services meet expectations.
- Plan & manage maintenance & overhauls, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Lead/Facilitate Asset Management & Reliability Team.
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What You’ll Bring
Essential:
✔ Leadership experience with multi-disciplinary teams ✔ Technical degree (or equivalent apprenticeship) with 10+ years of industry experience ✔ Proven track record of leadership in a high-m reliant environment ✔ Strong analytical, IT, and communication skills ✔ Experience in driving problem-solving, with a focus on root cause analysis & countermeasure implementation ✔ Ability to work across functions, driving projects & improvements ✔ History of engineering development or the implementation of new maintenance methods ✔ Experience in manufacturing maintenance ✔ Experience in contractor management ✔ Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
Desirable:
🔹 CNC machine shop experience 🔹 Aerospace industry background 🔹 Knowledge of Reliability-Driven Maintenance (RDM)
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What We’ll Offer
Competitive & Supportive Benefits:
- Competitive salary and remuneration, tailored to experience
- 22.5% company bonus, aligned with personal & business performance
- £5,500 annual car allowance
- Pension scheme = 1.5x employee contributions (max 12%)
- Life Assurance: 8x salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with flexible working options)
- Income protection, shopping discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Virtual GP clinic for you & immediate family
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment
Career Growth & Opportunities
At GKN Aerospace, we provide unmatched learning & development opportunities—nurturing careers that soar. From every role, the future is limitless, and we’re invested in helping you reach those new horizons.
Why GKN Aerospace
Join a cutting-edge aerospace leader that continuously pushes industry boundaries. With industry-leading training, all we ask is that you bring bold ideas, diverse thinking, and your full self. Your potential complements our collective mission.
Inclusion & Excellence
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging—nurturing a culture where every team member thrives. Recognised as "The Best Workplace Culture", we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and accessibility. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here for you.
Together, we redefine the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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