Manufacturing Assembly Training Specialist

Isle of Wight - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

A very interesting opportunity has arisen within our thriving East Cowes facilities for someone from a skilled aircraft fitting background to join our training team.

This could be a full time permanent role or an ideal opportunity for two part-time people to job share.

In this role you will train to become a qualified NVQ assessor and support the ongoing practical training for our Craft Apprentices Skilled Aircraft Fitters and aircraft fitters on our Allied Trades programme.

In order to be qualified for this role you will need to be an experienced aircraft fitter supported byevidence of 2-4 year time-served apprenticeshipand/or certification in relevant qualifications together with being PC literate and have an enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge with others

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

Practical skills test for ongoing reviews of competence with our CAO stamp holders;
Leading classroom-based training for the theoretical aspects of aircraft fitting;
Creating and developing new practical training techniques for aircraft fitting;
Supporting the Learning Administrator with the development or training plans and packs;
Leading continuous improvement and problem solving activities;
Support with setting up assessments and interviews as part of the recruitment process carrying out subsequent skills tests and grading performance using a standard scoring matrix;
Developing and coaching new and underperforming Operators to the required standard;
Providing bespoke aircraft fitting training to new learners;
Track and provide regular reviews of progress of learners;
Undertaking all tasks in compliance with standard work and the training provided;
Making any problems (safety quality or other) immediately known to the Team Leader or Inspector;
Holding themselves and fellow team members accountable to the 5 GKNA culture principles (Safe Respect & Care Open & Honest Innovative Ownership);
Complying with all GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards;
Being an active Team member contributing to team engagement activities and help create a Great Place to Work through supporting a safe working environment problem solving and supporting colleagues.

Job Qualifications

Suitable candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Demonstrable previous experience as a skilled aircraft fitter supported by evidence of 2-4 year time-served apprenticeshipand/or certification in relevant qualifications ;
Willingness and ability to become a qualified NVQ assessor;
PC literate with the ability to support with the creation of training material;
Strong communicator with an enthusiasm for teaching and developing others.

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:

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.

Job Summary

A very interesting opportunity has arisen within our thriving East Cowes facilities for someone from a skilled aircraft fitting background to join our training team.

This could be a full time permanent role or an ideal opportunity for two part-time people to job share.

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

Practical skills test for ongoing reviews of competence with our CAO stamp holders;
Leading classroom-based training for the theoretical aspects of aircraft fitting;
Creating and developing new practical training techniques for aircraft fitting;
Supporting the Learning Administrator with the development or training plans and packs;
Leading continuous improvement and problem solving activities;
Support with setting up assessments and interviews as part of the recruitment process carrying out subsequent skills tests and grading performance using a standard scoring matrix;
Developing and coaching new and underperforming Operators to the required standard;
Providing bespoke aircraft fitting training to new learners;
Track and provide regular reviews of progress of learners;
Undertaking all tasks in compliance with standard work and the training provided;
Making any problems (safety quality or other) immediately known to the Team Leader or Inspector;
Holding themselves and fellow team members accountable to the 5 GKNA culture principles (Safe Respect & Care Open & Honest Innovative Ownership);
Complying with all GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards;
Being an active Team member contributing to team engagement activities and help create a Great Place to Work through supporting a safe working environment problem solving and supporting colleagues.

Job Qualifications

Suitable candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Demonstrable previous experience as a skilled aircraft fitter supported by evidence of 2-4 year time-served apprenticeshipand/or certification in relevant qualifications ;
Willingness and ability to become a qualified NVQ assessor;
PC literate with the ability to support with the creation of training material;
Strong communicator with an enthusiasm for teaching and developing others.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

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: