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.
With 33 locations across 12 countries and more than 16,000 employees worldwide, GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier in the aerospace industry. At Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht, we design, manufacture, assemble, and maintain landing gear systems and related equipment for some of the world's most advanced aircraft and helicopters, including the F-35 Lightning II (JSF) and NH90.
Innovation, quality, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. Joining Fokker Landing Gear means contributing to products that operate in the most demanding environments while developing your own skills and career within a world-class aerospace organization.
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands.
As a CNC Turner, you will manufacture high-precision aerospace components on CNC lathes using Heidenhain controls. Your work directly contributes to the safety and performance of advanced aircraft systems.
Your responsibilities include:
- Setting up and operating CNC turning machines with Heidenhain controls.
- Machining complex aerospace components according to technical drawings and specifications.
- Performing in-process inspections and measurements to ensure compliance with strict aerospace quality standards.
- Checking completed work and ensuring a smooth handover between shifts and production stages.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues, quality inspectors, and team leaders to achieve production targets.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
- Working in a two-shift system (morning and afternoon shifts), with attractive shift allowances. Future expansion to a three-shift operation is anticipated.
- Proven experience as a CNC Turner (CNC Lathe Operator).
- Hands-on experience working with Heidenhain controls is mandatory.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience performing precision measurements using standard measuring equipment.
- A quality-focused and accurate approach to work.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute to team success.
- Good command of the English language, as technical documentation and work instructions are often provided in English.
- Experience within aerospace, automotive, or high-precision manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.
- A competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- Additional shift allowances and participation in our profit-sharing scheme.
- 40 days of annual leave based on full-time employment.
- A one-year contract with the intention of offering permanent employment.
- Travel allowance and a comprehensive pension scheme through PME.
- Discounts on supplementary health insurance.
- Extensive training and development opportunities through internal and external programs.
- The opportunity to work on products for some of the world's most advanced aircraft.
- A professional yet informal working environment within a stable and innovative organization with a rich aerospace heritage.
Apply today and become part of a team that helps keep the world's aircraft safely in the air.
For questions about the position, please contact:
Daniel van Miltenburg
Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]
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.
