Process Technician

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, 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.

Job Summary

The Process Technician plays a role in ensuring operational efficiency and quality control in the repair and maintenance processes. This position involves troubleshooting and optimizing production processes, performing hands-on technical work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a keen attention to detail, and a commitment to safely and effectively delivering high-quality result.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing schedule maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and repair on machinery and equipments
• Evaluates parts identifying areas requiring removal or rework to maintain customer specifications by using measuring tools.
• Maintain record of maintenance activity, repair, and equipment performance
• Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving internal and customer practices.
• Participating in continuous improvement (Kaizen activity)
• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards.
• Contribute to their team in creating a "Great Place to Work" by role-modelling safety-first and supporting their colleagues
• Adhering to safety protocol and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirement and Export Control regulations
• Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Professional qualification (Diploma or Professional Certificate) with background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical).
• 2 years’ experience in the related processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
• Knowledge in CR7 rating and ATA 72.
• Mechanical Assembly.
  
  

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.