Composite Assistants; 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

Job Summary:

Our client GKN Aerospace url removed)/) are looking to recruit both DAY and 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:

Role will be working Core Days for a couple of weeks before going onto shift (depending on experience)

Rate(s): Days pays £13.30, Weekday overtime £19.95 & Weekend overtime at £26.60

Day Shift (12/7 Shift) pays £17.02, Weekday overtime £19.95 per hour & weekend overtime £26.60 per hour

Nights pays £17.69 per hour, Overtime as above

Hours/Shifts:

Short period of Days (Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm) then working 12/7 (7 Day Fort Days) Shift, hours as follows:

WEEK ONE:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (6am to 6pm) 57.5 hours

WEEK TWO:
Weds & Thursday (6am 6pm) 23 hours

rotates weekly Averaged hours over 2 weeks 40.25

Nights is Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8pm to 6am and Thurs 7pm to 4.30am

DUTIES:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• MUST have clean driving license
• Experience in a manufacturing production environment
• Experience in a manual handling work environment
• Any 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 co-ordination
• 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
• Ability and willingness to undertake training
• Working knowledge of IT systems