Job Summary
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
We are currently hiring for 2 graduate positions to join our supply chain teams on an initial 2‑year fixed‑term contract, with potential for a permanent contract based on performance. This will give you hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced supply chain environment, with ongoing training, development, mentorship, and career progression opportunities. Through this graduate opportunity you will work in four 6‑month rotations across the supply chain business function. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who is passionate about supply chain, logistics, data, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to make a real difference to have a meaningful impact on key business operations.
Please note, we are looking for 2 candidates who are available to start with us as soon as possible.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support daily production scheduling to ensure optimal use of resources.
- Analyse supply chain performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and capacity management.
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and logistics teams to resolve supply issues.
- Maintain accurate data in planning systems and support reporting activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Contribute to supplier performance reviews and KPI tracking.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Degree qualified – preferred is Supply Chain Management & Procurement, although we are looking for anything relevant (e.g., Engineering Management, Business Management etc.)
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for problem‑solving.
- Proficiency in Excel or other data/analytics tools (advantageous).
- A willingness to learn, adapt, and develop within the role.
Desirable
- 1–3 years of experience working in a relevant role.
- Experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
What We’ll Offer
- Structured development programme.
- Competitive salary dependant on experience.
- Industry‑leading pension scheme – we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (total contribution up to 20%).
- Life assurance 8x salary.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday.
- Income protection.
- Shopping discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Virtual GP clinic for you and immediate family.
Equal Opportunities
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. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please let us know.
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