At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in manufacturing aircraft components from composite materials on night shifts.
- Company: Join GKN Aerospace, a leader in aerospace innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £26.60 per hour with overtime and weekend bonuses.
- Other info: Dynamic night shift role with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting industry and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and manual handling; crane and forklift skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 17.69 - 17.69 £ per hour.
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:
- Role will be working Core Days for a couple of weeks before going onto Night shift (depending on experience).
- Rate(s): Days pays £13.30, Nights pays £17.69 per hour, Overtime £19.95 per hour & Weekend Overtime £26.60 per hour.
- Hours/Shifts: Short period of Days (Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm) then onto Nights. 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:
- 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.
We think you need these skills to ace Composite Assistant Nights in Bristol
Manufacturing Experience
Manual Handling Skills
Crane Operation
Forklift Driving
AGV Operation
Production Planning
Tooling Preparation
