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. The vacancy: Aircraft Fitter We are looking for Aircraft Fitters to join our Assembly team based in Papendrecht! Here, you will not only assemble parts; you will help in building the core structures that ensure that aircrafts fly safely and efficiently. From fuselage built from scratch to precision engineered wing components, your craftmanship will directly impact some of the most advanced aircrafts in the world, including the Gulfstream, Airbus A350 and NH90 helicopter. Our campus in Papendrecht is a state-of-the-art production site and we work in a collaborative manner to deliver high-tech products. This is the beating heart of Fokker Aerostructures, a multicultural and well established division of GKN Aerospace, a place where precision, teamwork, and passion for aviation come together. What will you do as an Aircraft Fitter? Read below to find out! What You'll Do As an Aircraft Fitter, you’ll be working on the structural foundation an aircraft— assembling critical parts like wings, fuselages, engine nacelles, floors, doors, spars, and beams. Your responsibilities include: + Selecting and preparing all necessary components for the structural assembly, + Cleaning and inspecting tools and equipment before and after use, + Ensuring accurate documentation and part coding throughout the process, + Assembling complex metal structures to meet strict customer and aerospace standards, + Conducting visual and measurement checks to ensure top-tier quality, + Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace, + Actively participating in continuous improvement and team initiatives. Whether you're building new aerostructures from the ground up or helping refine existing processes — your work truly matters here because our goal is to deliver high quality products to our customers! What You'll Bring To succeed in this role, we are looking for an Aircraft Fitter with the following qualifications : + A vocational (MBO) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metalworking, or a related technical field, + 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is a strong plus), + The ability to read and interpret technical documentation and assembly drawings, + A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, + Willingness to work in shifts, + Good verbal and written communication skills in English, + Eager to learn, team player and quality oriented. If you do not have yet the acquired experience, but you are willing to learn, you can still submit your CV and cover letter, because we have the option to offer you in-house and on the job training! What We'll Offer When you join GKN Fokker Aerospace, you become a valuable member of a company with over 100 years of experience in aerospace innovation. Next to this, we offer: + A dynamic and collaborative working environment, + A comprehensive onboarding program, + Opportunities for personal and professional growth, + Competitive salary and benefits under the Metalektro CLA, including: + 40 paid days off (27 vacation + 13 ADV days), + Holiday allowance (8% of gross salary), + Pension scheme (PME), + Commuting allowance. Extra info You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. The selection process includes one or two online/F2F interviews with the hiring team. Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. 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. ​ ​