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.
Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, is a global specialist in the design, manufacture, assembly, and maintenance of landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. From our site in Papendrecht, we support major international programs, including advanced fighter aircraft and military rotorcraft platforms.
Our products operate under extreme conditions and must meet the highest standards of safety, precision, and reliability. Working here means contributing to critical aerospace technology within a stable, innovative, and internationally connected organization.
As a CNC Operator, you will manufacture high-precision aerospace components that are essential to landing gear systems. You will work in a modern production environment where accuracy, process control, and quality assurance are paramount.
You will be part of an experienced team and operate advanced CNC equipment, producing complex parts that must meet strict aerospace specifications.
Your responsibilities include:
You will work in a two-shift system (early/late) with shift allowance. A transition to a three-shift system is planned for the future.
Apply via the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.
For questions about the position, please contact Daniel van Miltenburg at Daniel.vanmiltenburg@fokker.com
Please note: We manage the recruitment process for this vacancy directly. We kindly request that recruitment agencies and intermediaries do not contact us regarding this position. Unsolicited profiles or proposals will not be considered.
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.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
