Night Shift Machinist

Job Summary

Due to a continued growth in business, we are seeking a Machinist 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.

As a Machinist reporting to the Team Leader at GKN Aerospace, you will be joining a small team where you will work collectively to create a Great Place to Work environment through a culture of continuous improvement and a safe working ambience.

The successful applicant will work a Core Night shift pattern as below - which includes 33% shift allowance:

Monday - Thursday: 20:00 pm - 06:00 am.

If you have experience in a similar manufacturing role, we'd love to hear from you!

• Ensure parts are produced on a right first time' basis
• Ensure that any calibrated equipment used is within date
• Responsible for the timely clearance of work phases using the SAP system
• Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader
• Adhering to the requirements of the GKNAF Quality Procedures
• Accountable for Health & Safety requirements under Section 7 of the HASAWA 1974
• Management of machine stoppages with maintenance and escalation as required
• Completion of Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM)
• Management of 5S within area ie. tooling, work set station and general area
• Champion Export Control compliance activities, ensuring you and where applicable, members of your team, adhere to the site Technology Control Plan (TCP), guaranteeing compliance with Export Control Regulations, controls, training and systems, Health and Safety Requirements
• Compliance with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety Procedures relevant to all work activities
• Reporting of all incidents, accidents and near misses as per the company's procedure and implementation of identified corrective actions
• Responsible for keeping machines tidy and maintain good standards of housekeeping in designated work area

To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• A recognised machining indentured apprenticeship and ideally have previous manufacturing experience in a factory environment

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Our new Machinist will be self‑motivated, a team player and possess excellent communication skills. They will require the ability to effectively work and collaborate in small teams with Team Leaders.

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

• Starting salary of £35,930 for the first 3 months whilst obtaining A stamp, once certified you will be on a salary of £37,542, plus 33% shift premium totalling £49,931
• 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

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.

We are 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.