Multi-skilled CNC Maintenance Engineer

Facist 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.

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 our Filton site in Bristol, 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.

Our new Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer will join a friendly team that works effectively and efficiently on process plant and machine tool breakdown and repairs, and has knowledge and experience working on electrical and electronics systems.

You will handle the planned scheduled maintenance and all associated tasks on both conventional and CNC machine tools and plant.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working 07:00 am - 17:30 pm on the following shift pattern (which includes a 25% shift premium):

• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2:
  Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 3:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Machine tools/plant: production process plant & machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems including counter‑balance circuits, hydraulic clamping, hydraulic motors, rams, cylinders
• Machine alignments: checking and correction of machine alignments; correction by changing parameters in CNC control, testing with machine cuts / cycles
• Plant: chemical treatment and paint facilities, coolant systems, presses, ovens, pipe benders, etc
• Electrical appreciation: knowledge of process plant & machine tools as well as PLC programming & diagnostics

• General fabrication and machining
• Cleaning, driving, rigging, slinging & assisting with out‑of‑trade activity
• Working with sub‑contractors when required
• Demonstrating improvements to plant reliability and availability
• Inputting job records using electronic data collection (CONCEPT)

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Technician level qualification (HNC/ONC or City & Guilds Part 3) and post‑apprenticeship experience in the maintenance of process plant & machine tools
• Experience working effectively and efficiently on process plant and machine tool breakdown and repairs
• Experience working with CNC machinery, particularly 4‑, 5‑ and 7‑axis machinery

• Knowledge and experience working on electrical and electronics systems
• Understanding of Export Control and regulatory requirements
• Self‑motivated, working without direct supervision
• Physically able to bend in and out of machines
• Two‑way communication
• Customer‑focused
• Team working
• Drive & commitment

• A competitive salary + 25% shift allowance
• Industry‑leading pension scheme – we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (GKN contribution up to 12%)
• Life assurance 8× salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Virtual GP clinic for you and your immediate family
• 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…