Composite Assistant Nights

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance.

Our client GKN Aerospace () are looking to recruit NIGHT SHIFT Composite Assistants to be based at their Western Approach site in Severn Beach (postcode is BS35 4GG
). The role will involve assisting in the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements. Details as follows:

Location: Severn Beach, Western Approach site (BS35 4GG
)

Role: NIGHT SHIFT Composite Assistant

Shift Pattern: Short period of Days (Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm) then onto Nights;
Nights are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8pm to 6am and Thursday 7pm to 4.30am.

Pay: Day shifts £13.30 per hour, Night shifts £17.69 per hour, Overtime £19.95 per hour, Weekend Overtime £26.60 per hour.

• Move spars, tooling and equipment to ensure the effective flow of production with different lifting equipment including crane usage, fork lift driving & AGV’s.
• Plan ahead to ensure that equipment and jigs are fully utilized to maintain maximum effective production and have zero downtime.
• Prepare and clean tooling for manufacture of composite spars.
• Support operations with other tasks like debagging spars after cure etc.
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities.
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements.

• Experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience in a manual handling work environment.
• Prior experience using cranes, fork lifts or AGV’s highly beneficial.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and work proactively to support production departments.
• Good hand skills and coordination.
• Overview of the composite manufacturing process.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment.
• Self‑motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Working knowledge of IT systems.