Fitter

GKN Aircraft Fitters.

I am contacting you as we are currently looking for Aircraft fitters to start at GKN in Filton Bristol on a Permanent Basis.

Salary £35,336 + a 4% bonus scheme. The contracted hours are 35 per week with possible overtime

What’s on Offer

• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 12% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• 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 

Job Summary

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 GKN Filton site, 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’re looking for qualified fitters to operate as multi-skilled, flexible workers to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency within the department.

Successful applicants will have a wide knowledge of hand and machine tools used in the aircraft industry including:

• Precussion riveting
• Drill/Ream/Countersink in panels with Vanmar tools
• Setting structures in build jigs
• Deburring of structures
• Fettling using approved setting tools
• Treatment touch-up in localised areas on aluminium
• Use of CNC pillar drills (DONAU)
• Part Marking + Identifying

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please apply for the role.

Candidates must have Aircraft/heavy industry background.