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**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: **Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance**Job Summary: Our client GKN Aerospace (are looking to recruit several Composite Operators to be based at their site in Severn Beach (postcode is BS35 4GG) the role will involve the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirementThe requirement involves working with Automated Fabre Placement (AFP) machines within the facilities clean roomRates: £21.62 p/hour, any Weekday Overtime pays £24.57 p/hour, any Weekend Overtime pays £32.76 p/hourHours: see below for further details on 4 week working RotationKey Responsibilities: Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre-preg materialsUse processing equipment to lay-up and cure composite wing spars and test piecesUse forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite sparsPrepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite sparsParticipate fully in local continuous improvement activitiesWork in line with Health & Safety site requirements Qualifications/Skills: Ability to operate CNC machines and processesExperience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processesExperience in a manual handling work environmentAbility to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerancesGood hand skills and co-ordinationUnderstand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systemsKnowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre-preg materialsSelf-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work both alone and in small teamsAbility and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processesTo take responsibility to “self-certify” own work Hours:4 week working Rotation pattern as follows:Thursday Day 1 Night 19:00 - 07:00Friday Day 2 Night 19:00 - 07:00Saturday Day 3 Night 19:00 - 07:00Sunday Day 4 Night 19.00 – 07.00 Monday Day 5 OffTuesday Day 6 OffWednesday Day 7 Day 07:00 - 19:00Thursday Day 8 Day 07:00 - 19:00Friday Day 9 Day 07:00 - 19:00Saturday Day 10 OffSunday Day 11 OffMonday Day 12 Night 19:00 - 07:00Tuesday Day 13 Night 19:00 - 07:00Wednesday Day 14 Night 19:00 - 07:00Thursday Day 15 OffFriday Day 16 OffSaturday Day 17 Day 07:00 - 19:00Sunday Day 18 Day 07:00 - 19:00Monday Day 19 Day 07:00 - 19:00Tuesday Day 20 Day 07:00 - 19:00Wednesday Day 21 OffThursday Day 22 OffFriday Day 23 OffSaturday Day 24 OffSunday Day 25 OffMonday Day 26 OffTuesday Day 27 OffWednesday Day 28 OffTPBN1_UKTJ