Semi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

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  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 Filton site in Bristol, 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 are seeking a new Semi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our friendly team who work effectively and efficiently across our Filton site on process, plant and CNC machines.

As well as identifying/rectifying compressed air leaks throughout the factory, you will assist with our planned maintenance schedule and response to breakdowns.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week (07:00am - 15:00pm Monday - Thursday with a half day on Friday).

• Identify & repair compressed air leaks across the Filton site
• Filter cleaning & replacement
• Machine/Tank draining and cleaning
• Forklift truck driving where applicable
• Assisting maintenance engineers where required
• Assisting with machine alignments & calibrations
• Demonstrate improvements to plant reliability and availability
• Inputting of job records using CMMS
• Compliance with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety Procedures relevant to all work activities

This role will require someone physically fit as there will be travel around site required by foot, as well as working on scaffolding and ladders, as well as confined and restrictive spaces.

• Experience working within an engineering environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages
• Driving Licence
• Drive & Commitment
• Self‑motivated, working without direct supervision

• Experience working with CNC machines at a maintenance level
• Maintenance, mechanical or electrical qualifications
• Understanding of export control and regulations
• Previous engineering maintenance experience

• A Competitive salary
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%)
• Early finish at 12:30pm on a Friday
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + 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

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?

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.