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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
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.
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join us at our modern manufacturing facility 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.
The Maintenance Engineer will be accountable for applying engineering concepts for the optimization of assets, procedures and departmental budgets to achieve better maintainability, reliability, and availability. The function role includes safe working at all times, planning, managing and performing machinery and building asset care.
What You'll Do
Active member in department Risk assessments/SSOW creation & review,Emergency response & rescue disciplines (as directed)
Active participant in identifying & maintaining compliance for all equipment & assets
Active engagement with contractors, to include site ‘go to’ when required & permit to work support as needed
Supporting operations & continuous improvements utilising tools such as Kaizen & autonomous maintenance
Utilise CMMS/handovers & other available reporting tools to drive 100 year fix methodology with high level of detail & attention to accuracy
Demonstrable customer focus, supporting OEE improvements & production uptime
Active engagement & ability to identify & drive priority tasks/actions in absence of planner/manager
Active participant in PPM creation & existing PPM review
Conduct forensic and Root Cause Failure Analysis of asset failures with demonstrable fault finding on complex systems
Active member of ‘one site’ ethos with support of wider functions to include Facilities when requirement arises due to PPM or breakdown activity
Perform inspections of adjustments, parts, part replacements, overhauls, etc., for selected equipment
Active engagement with proactive identification of spares required for maintenance activities
‘Can do’ approach to progressing core skills & additional learning opportunities in fields of maintenance/quality/safety/production & environmental, with attendance as directed/identified by maintenance management
What You'll Bring
Essential
Maintenance Engineering – minimum of 5 years’ experience
Demonstrable experience in roles requiring aspects such as (but not limited to) working at Height & Confined Spaces
Production facing role (appropriate ownership/urgency)
Technical expertise in maintenance/facilities Engineering, with a professional qualification / background in engineering
Demonstrable safety engagement with evidence to support
Multi-skilled with ability to onboard new skills as required
Proven change agent
Flexible ‘can do’ approach – no demarcation to working approach
Clear understanding of customer focus & appropriate urgency
Experience of Continuous improvement and LEAN methodologies
Demonstrable engagement through Kaizen
Active participant in driving OEE improvements
Experience of working on complex technical projects in global organisations
Advanced communication and influencing skills, with an ability to influence senior levels of the business as well as establish collaborative working relationships across different departments and geographies
Alignment to GKN core principles
Clear, concise & appropriate technical detail for handovers & communication
Proactive engagement & escalation to both onsite & offsite teams
Proven structured Problem Solving experience
Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
Formal Safety Training to include elements of response & rescue (if not in receipt of this aspect this will be a requirement of role & training provided)
Desirable
Professional qualification in and Engineering discipline. Professional qualification in an Engineering discipline
IOSH/NEBOSH
Apprenticeship in relevant discipline with demonstrable ‘hands on’ experience
Experience working with a Lean Operating Model / Production System
Lean or Six Sigma certification by a reputable certifying body or benchmark company
Equipment/building maintenance experience within an industry requiring regulatory compliance
A passion for the Aerospace industry
Detailed knowledge of Maintenance Systems (CMMS)
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
187.5 hours holiday + bank holidays (Based on 7.5 hour shifts – equivalent to 25 days)
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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