Process Technician

GKN

Process Technician

£25168

GKN, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 24 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 45dcf10acd824649a1d269f368d7e3d4

Full Job Description

The Process Technician is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of their assigned tasks, in full compliance to the Work Instruction and / or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to their own, and colleagues, safety.

Where required to achieve 'certified' status, the team member will be taught how to undertake their tasks safely, and to a high quality level, through a rigorous Job Instruction process, and will be expected to attain the relevant certification, as measured by the competence matrix and specified in the site's BMS / QMS.

The team member will be fully supported by their Team Leader (TL), who will enable their training, coaching and quickly respond to them if they find any off-standard / quality issues.

They will be expected to actively identify safety concerns (Hazard identification), make problems immediately known to their TL (Pull the Andon), and raise improvement ideas to solve problems (Kaizen).

They will be part of a team that will collectively work on creating a 'Great Place To Work' through a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and open dialogue.,

  • 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.

    SPM, Diploma, Professional Certificates, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


  • Requires minimum two (2) years related experience including basic knowledge of computer startup and operation.

    Have the ability to read blue prints.

    Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting of safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.

    Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.

    The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required .

    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

    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., 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.