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.
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 Filton site in Bristol 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 seeking a new Team Administratortoprovide administrative support to the Maintenance Operations Manager for the IMF (integrated machining facility) and Wing Systems & Assembly maintenance teams.
This is a busy and varied role perfect for someone with excellent administration and organisational skills who enjoys juggling multiple responsibilities. Joining a committed and friendly team you will be taking the lead of the management of direct purchased items and also encompassing general administrative work such as typing taking minutes helping to prepare presentations customer/visitor facilitation organising meetings and workshops maintaining filing systems travel & training course bookings.
This is a full-time on-site & permanent position offering semi-flexible working with the option to finish at 12:30pm on a Friday.
In this role you will:
Manage the request of quotation raising payment orders monitoring the approval process confirming deliveries and completing the orders. This will require communicating to and developing relationships with lots of outside contractors and service providers
Working with our onsite stores management contractor to conduct stock audit checks of our stores ensuring our CMMS system is aligned
Provide general administrative work for managers typing report typing minutes presentations customer/visitor facilitation circulating information to relevant team members as required organising meetings and workshops/ facilitation of conference room booking maintain filing systems travel booking order of stationery in Buyside preparation for management meetings (tier boards) awareness of holiday bookings/management
Maintain the smooth running of the office at all times especially during the managers absence
Support general administrative assistance to team members
Process expenses for the managers plus other members of the team and maintain expenses records in addition assist other team members with expenses as and when required
Monitor general absence i.e. sickness and clockings ensuring the holiday planners are kept up to date
Liaise with HR and appropriate managers for subcontract recruitment
Be responsible for the communication KPIs and the updating of the KPI boards (Tier boards)
Be responsible for administration of the skills matrix liaising with managers as appropriate
To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Behaviours:
A degree in engineering or a related field would also be beneficial for this role however is not mandatory.
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe