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 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

 

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23rd February 2025

 

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the aerospace industry? Join our dynamic team at one of our East Cowes sites as a Composite Support Worker.

 

This semi-skilled role is essential in supporting our composite-based manufacturing operations by completing basic manufacturing support tasks efficiently and effectively.

Job Qualifications

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

 

Essential:

Previous experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing. Good level of literacy and numeracy. Ability to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity. Conscientious and reliable, with an eye for detail and a desire learn. Positive attitude, with a genuine drive to perform to the best of your abilities

 

Desirable:

Experience in a Lean/continuous improvement culture. Forklift/PED stacker licence (if applicable within the department).

 

What we can offer you in return

Salary £24,675 per annum Shift and overtime working opportunities (when required, subject to business need) Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 190 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A collaborative, dynamic working environment
 

Join us and be part of a team that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now and help us shape the future of aerospace manufacturing

 

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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