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Senior Merchandiser | Luton Airport (Hybrid - 1 day in the Office) | £55,000 - £65,000, plus good pension and benefits | FMCG and Retail | 12 Month FTC This is a brilliant opportunity to join a global business and an industry leader in the UK. The company operates in a rapidly growing industry and both manufactures and sells goods across a wide network of partners. This role is based near Luton Air...

Company description: 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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Join our Transparencies team as a Principal Design Engineer and help drive innovative design solutions. We are looking for a Principal Design Engineer to join our Transparencies team to support a portfolio of new and existing programmes including Fast jet canopies, Helicopter Windscreens and Flight Deck Windows. ThePrincipal Design Engineer is a technical authority within the Transparency Systems team, responsible for leading complex product development, driving technical strategy, and ensuring engineering excellence across multiple programmes. It spans the full lifecycle: advanced concept development, requirements definition, geometric design, materials and process selection, supporting tooling design, manufacturing development, qualification, and in service support. ThePrincipal Design Engineer also plays a major role in shaping technology roadmaps, mentoring engineering teams, and representing the business in high-level customer, regulatory, and airworthiness discussions. This role requires flexibility for occasional travel, both within the UK and internationally. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. Job Responsibilities Act as the technical authority for transparency design across multiple programmes, ensuring design integrity, safety, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements. Lead the definition of design standards and engineering best practices for transparency systems and approve design solutions, specifications, concessions, rework schemes, and compliance documentation. Provide expert guidance on requirements management, materials selection, structural performance, optical performance, manufacturing processes and qualification methods. Represent Design function in MRBs and serve as the primary escalation point for all MRB-related queries, exercising technical authority to determine and approve the disposition of non conforming parts. Define and validate test methods and/or alternate means of compliance (analysis/similarity) as required to demonstrate design solution complies with requirements. Act as a senior technical interface with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders. Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non technical audiences. Lead major technical reviews, gate reviews, and customer design reviews, ensuring high quality technical data and presentations. Identify, assess, and manage technical risks across programmes, proposing mitigation strategies and influencing programme direction. Support capability development within the Transparency Systems team including training, knowledge capture, and succession planning. You will contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or similar Experience in Aerospace design / or Aerospace product development. Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle, design practices, manufacturing processes, and airworthiness requirements. Proven ability to lead complex engineering work packages and solve complex technical problems using evidence based, methodical approaches. Familiarity with digital engineering and model based design preferably using CATIA V5. Excellent communication skills, able to create clear, concise, and accurate technical content and present to senior stakeholders. Desirable: Expert user of CATIA V5 for complex modelling and drawing creation Chartered Engineer status (CEng) Experience working with defence customers and regulatory authorities. Experience in transparencies, composites, or specialist structures/ systems. This is a hands on role, and the work will entail a high level of collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations as part of an integrated programme team to ensure both technical and programme objectives are met. You'll have strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring and developing engineering teams. You should be adaptable in your approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of responsibility to ensure overall department objectives are met. As Principal Design Engineer, you will be naturally detail oriented and appreciate the need for procedural compliance to meet both regulatory requirements and maintain product safety. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal stakeholders. You should seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, training, collaborative working and continual professional development. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

Company description: 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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. We're hiring a Quality Assurance Auditor to be based at our Luton manufacturing site. Reporting to the site Quality Manager, join the quality function to audit GKN Aerospace internal and external requirements such as Business/Quality Management Systems (BMS/QMS) & processes, against Regulatory Requirements, Industry Standards and Customer Requirements. Our Luton site operates core hours of 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays, giving you an early finish to start your weekend. Job Responsibilities Assist the Quality Manager in the delivery of audit activities that support the respective audit plans and schedules. As appropriate, lead in audit engagement planning, scoping, and follow-up activities. When charged with undertaking an audit, delivering the objectives of the audit, ensuring adequate preparation for the conduct of their respective audit criteria. Providing appropriate constructive feedback and recognition for the audit participants and site leadership team. Within their specific audit criteria for gathering audit evidence, recommendations and preparing the audit and distributing the audit report and conducting the audit follow up. Identify and share across the business, best practices and support continuous improvement of the BMS/QMS and its processes.Youll assess audit evidence and non-conformities, highlight improvement opportunities, and share clear recommendations and risk insights with the Quality Manager. Youll also play a key role in supporting root-cause analysis and corrective action activities. Propagate Quality Culture across GKN Aerospace Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. Essential: Demonstrable experience of working within a regulated industry such as Aerospace or Automotive Possess the necessary personal attributes/behaviours to act in accordance with the principles of auditing. Knowledge in the use of risk based methods and techniques for audit planning and management; Demonstrable experience in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Route Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) Techniques in order to provide effective audit follow up / closure assessments. An effective communicator with experience in MS applications/tools. Desirable: Certification, or obtained training, as an Internal or External Auditor through a certified Training Partner Experience of aerospace management systems, processes and procedures Demonstrable knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001. Knowledge of Aviation Regulations (EASA, CAA etc.) & contracted customer quality requirements. Experience in undertaking Internal Audits, in a regulated industry, against the audit process requirements. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. TheQuality Assurance Auditorwill demonstrate strong communication skills, using active listening, thoughtful inquiry, and clear articulation when engaging with diverse stakeholders. You'll build effective professional relationships across the business, supporting collaboration and shared understanding. With excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, you'll apply close attention to detail when working within complex systems, ensuring accuracy in identifying non-conformities and improvement opportunities. Confidently carry out critical evaluations of processes and designs, assessing effectiveness and highlighting areas for enhancement. Strong problem-solving skills and solid subject knowledge of requirements will support sound judgement and practical recommendations. The role requires effective note-taking, ensuring audit evidence and observations are captured accurately and transparently. TheQualityAssurance Auditorwill act with the highest level of integrity, maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times. With a mindset of adaptability and curiosity, remain open to new information, evolving requirements, and continuous improvementboth in own work and across the wider organisation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ?

Company description: 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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focused on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. We are looking for anIndustrialisation Engineer to join our Industrialisation team to support Capex / sustainability / NPI projects from cradle to grave across our existing and future programs. Working with Key stakeholders across the site, the post holder key objectives are to support and deliver manufacturing systems in compliance with identified requirements including Producibility, Productivity, Manufacturing cost, Regulatory/Customer/EHS requirements and adherence to Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standards, whilst delivering these projects to the agreed Budget and Schedule following recognised project management methodologies. TheIndustrialisation Engineer will support and deliver projects including the Planning, Development, Commissioning and Industrialisation of Manufacturing Systems & Processes for the Luton manufacturing site. The engineers development will include internal and external training as required. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday, there is flexibility with working hours as arranged with the manager. There is the requirement to undertake occasional travel when required nationally and internationally, to meet suppliers. Job Responsibilities NPI - the industrialisation Engineer is responsible for the supporting and leading of designated projects including bid development, planning, delivery, and commissioning of Manufacturing Systems and Processes for New Product Introduction programmes [LG3->LG7]. Working with Design Engineering and Programme management, they are responsible for delivering a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements (Safety, Logistics, Quality, Producibility & Business case metrics), including development and maturity of Manufacturing processes and documentation. Capex - the industrialisation Engineer is responsible for the delivery of CAPEX projects, from supporting the business case development through equipment specification, procurement, commissioning and implementation to ensure productivity & quality targets are met. This includes Identification of new technologies and their development & exploitation, and benchmarking of processes across the GKN portfolio of products. Sustainability - the Industrialisation Engineer will lead/support continuous Improvement and obsolescence projects throughout the site as identified by the business. Leadership of Projects - the industrialisation Engineer is responsible for technical leadership of designated industrialisation projects including manufacturing system design, equipment identification and specification, implementation and deliver of APQP activities to ensure robust process capability and ongoing performance. This includes Project Management, Planning, Resource identification, budgeting, & Project reporting within functional and Enterprise standards. Quality Responsible for ensuring implemented solutions deliver the required quality against specification requirements and further deliver sustained manufactured Product quality and drive a quality mind-set within the engineering team and ensure compliance to agreed Customer, Regulatory, Business and functional standards including AS9145 (ZDM). Relationships - Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, key stakeholders within the business. Foster and champion 5 principles within sphere of influence. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/ Degree in engineering (e.g. Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9001 or AS9100 Experience of collaborating with Procurement, Finance, Works Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations. Desirable: Project / Program Management Professional Qualification Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent Demonstrable experience in Industrial Engineering and demonstrated ability to deliver work in a structured project environment, with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost/quality of a manufacturing system Familiarity with appropriate digital opportunities for manufacturing systems Familiarity with managing CAPEX / equipment projects through to production implementation. Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements Were seeking people who want to make a difference individuals with the talent, drive and passion to shape the future of what they do. AsIndustrialisation Engineeryoull thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, with exceptional organisational and time-management abilities. Youll confidently support multiple projects at once, demonstrating initiative and clear communication across all levels of the business. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

Company description: 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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will initially report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with daily leadership and support provided by the Team Leader. Working across Civil and Defence business lines and based at our Luton site, occasional travel to visit equipment suppliers will be required. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work on several value streams within current programmes developing new and existing manufacturing processes whilst supporting the day-to-day operations team at Luton. Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. Job Responsibilities Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design high capability manufacturing processes using GKNs Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite, including the APQP Core Tools. Develop, document and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and Process Specifications Create and update engineering documentation to maintain configuration control and help manage point of introduction activities, first article inspection and customer approval Lead structured improvement activities to reduce process driven scrap and rework Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered Make presentations at senior level internally and externally demonstrating ability to clearly communicate to the audience Identify, anticipate and offer solutions to technical problems Establish & improve production process controls Comply with company Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy procedures. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry 6Sigma Greenbelt qualification Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques Demonstrable experience of practical problem-solving techniques using A3 or 8D Desirable: Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials Specification interpretation experience We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in your approach. The successful person will have a hands-on, creative approach to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

Role: Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter / Technician Salary: £38,000 £42,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Location: Near Humberside Airport (Commutable from Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Market Rasen, Immingham) Benefits • 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Discretionary performance bonus, • Christmas vouchers, • Ongoing training and development Due to the retirement of a long-serving employee, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company offering long-term stability and career development. Working Hours Week 1: Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm Week 2: Monday Thursday, 8:00am 3:30pm / Friday 7:00am 3:00pm / Saturday 6:00am 12:00pm The Role You will maintain and repair a fleet of HGVs, plant vehicles, dumpers, tippers and light vehicles, working closely with the maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime and ensure all vehicles remain safe and operational. xrnqpay Key responsibilities include: • Planned maintenance and servicing of HGVs and mobile plant equipment, • Mechanical diagnostics and repair work, • Emergency breakdown repairs across the site, • Root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures, • Completing inspections and maintenance schedules via CMMS, • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in HGV Maintenance, Mobile Plant Maintenance or similar, • Experience as a Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Technician or Plant Fitter, • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and diesel engines We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful

Company description: 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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Research Specialist - Special Coatings Technology to join our coatings development team based at our Luton Manufacturing facility, to support the development of next generation high performance transparency polymer coatings, icephobic coatings and coating manufacturing processes. As a Research Specialist you will bring your knowledge in polymer coatings development, processing, application and coating testing techniques to deliver high-impact research and development across Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 17. Youll be responsible for ensuring that all research outputs are technically robust, innovative, and aligned with our broader engineering and sustainability goals. You will also be responsible for providing support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a track record of delivering high quality technical work, with experience of working within a project environment. You will have good written and oral communication skills, and be confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical colleagues. As this is a research role we are looking for a hands on innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of conventional coating technologies, application and evaluation/testing techniques. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project tasks, deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet project objectives. Contribute to Technology Development Plans, Project definitions and may support creation of Technology Business Cases and external funding proposals as required. Support project stakeholder engagement activities including customer presentations and reviews, and you may lead management of supply chain partners activities in some cases. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Chemistry / Materials/ Coatings based degree. Knowledge / Experience of coating development, application technology and materials testing. Experience of test/experimental design, and practical execution in laboratory or test facility conditions to defined standards. Logical and methodical approach to task planning. Good report writing and presentation skills. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD. An awareness of aerospace certification requirements. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The successful candidate should have a broad interest in Aerospace engineering with an understanding of Polymer materials chemistry & processing, ideally from coatings development perspective, and with technical experience of working within a laboratory environment. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal stakeholders. The successful candidate should be adaptable in their approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of expertise to ensure project objectives are met. As a Research Engineer, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?