GKN Aerospace Careers
Qualified Paint Sprayer
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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 Due to a continued growth in business, we have an exciting and career defining opportunity for a Paint Sprayer to join the team in Western Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.
The successful applicant will work spraying composite wing spars as part of a small team within the W51 team, with the choice of 2 shifts available:
12/7 day shifts (28% shift allowance) Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, SundayWeek 2: Wednesday, Thursday 06:00am - 18:00pm or alternatively Core nights (33% shift allowance) Monday - Thursday; 20:00pm - 06:00amHow You'll Contribute Prepare, mask and spray composite components to Airbus specifications. Obtain a self-certification stamp in a timely manner to enable them to certify their own work. Contribute to their team in creating a “Great Place to Work” by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues Hold themselves, and fellow team members accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles Undertake all of their tasks in compliance with the standard work and their training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or other, immediately known to their TL Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards Understand their team’s People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and their contribution to them Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion, expertise and enthusiasm for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential:
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City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ equivalent in Paint Spraying Able to work to standard operating procedures and adopt a safety first mindset
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Previous paint spraying experience in an industrial setting Previously worked nightshifts Experience in lone working as well as part of a wider team What We'll Offer Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:
A Competitive salary + either 28% or 33% Shift Allowance Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings 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 187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A collaborative, dynamic working environment
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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. 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.
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