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 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
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.
At our GKN Filton site we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies detailed metallic componentsand wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We are looking for a Radiographer to join our Test Department where we provide a Non Destructive Test (NDT) service to the Manufacturing and Design & Engineering functions of the business. Methods used are Radiographic testing and Digital Radiographic testing (RT & DRT). The successful applicant will be operating a radiographic facility unsupervised that performs Radiography including testing on various types of aircraft and non-aircraft materials components and structures. A fundamental aspect of the role is certifying product meets specified criteria. Typical examples of products are:-
Thin Walled Aluminium fabrications
Titanium and stainless Steel ducting
Aerospace components and structures
The hours of work are 36 hours per week (7am-7pm) worked on a 2 week rotation: Week 1: Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday - Week 2: Wednesday Thursday
How Youll Contribute
This role offers the opportunity to learn new skills and to work with new technologies in a changing environment where you will support our manufacturing engineers to really help us make things fly.
In this role you will:
- Create Radiography Testing (RT) & Digital Radiographic Testing Instructions as required
- Perform RT & DRT Inspections
- Provide reports on Non-Destructive Testing matters as required
- Communicate with customers and suppliers as required
- Comply with all Health & Safety requirements
- Ensure Radiation Safety
- Supervise Level 1 and RT trainees as applicable
- Ensure all relevant process control checks are carried out
What Youll 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:
- Qualified to EN4179 Level 2
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office IT packages
- Capable of producing concise reports on test results and discussing with stakeholders of all levels
- Knowledge of material specifications and associated testing criteria
Desirable:
- An engineering or technical background within Aerospace
- Classed as a Radiation Worker in accordance with IRR 2017
- Trained Radiation Production Supervisor (RPS)
What Well 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
- 25 days holiday bank holidays
- Flexible working hours including the ability to finish half day on a Friday
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- 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!
Well 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 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.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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 p...
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 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
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.
At our GKN Filton site we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies detailed metallic componentsand wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We are looking for a Radiographer to join our Test Department where we provide a Non Destructive Test (NDT) service to the Manufacturing and Design & Engineering functions of the business. Methods used are Radiographic testing and Digital Radiographic testing (RT & DRT). The successful applicant will be operating a radiographic facility unsupervised that performs Radiography including testing on various types of aircraft and non-aircraft materials components and structures. A fundamental aspect of the role is certifying product meets specified criteria. Typical examples of products are:-
Thin Walled Aluminium fabrications
Titanium and stainless Steel ducting
Aerospace components and structures
The hours of work are 36 hours per week (7am-7pm) worked on a 2 week rotation: Week 1: Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday - Week 2: Wednesday Thursday
How Youll Contribute
This role offers the opportunity to learn new skills and to work with new technologies in a changing environment where you will support our manufacturing engineers to really help us make things fly.
In this role you will:
- Create Radiography Testing (RT) & Digital Radiographic Testing Instructions as required
- Perform RT & DRT Inspections
- Provide reports on Non-Destructive Testing matters as required
- Communicate with customers and suppliers as required
- Comply with all Health & Safety requirements
- Ensure Radiation Safety
- Supervise Level 1 and RT trainees as applicable
- Ensure all relevant process control checks are carried out
What Youll 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:
- Qualified to EN4179 Level 2
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office IT packages
- Capable of producing concise reports on test results and discussing with stakeholders of all levels
- Knowledge of material specifications and associated testing criteria
Desirable:
- An engineering or technical background within Aerospace
- Classed as a Radiation Worker in accordance with IRR 2017
- Trained Radiation Production Supervisor (RPS)
What Well 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
- 25 days holiday bank holidays
- Flexible working hours including the ability to finish half day on a Friday
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- 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!
Well 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 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.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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