Operations Cost Co-ordinator - GKN

Job Posted: 7 April 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Competitive rates of pay
• Industries: Administration General Office Manufacturing

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.

Job Summary

These opportunities will be offered on an initial 9 month fixed term, part time (25 hours per week) basis.

Due to significant growth three brand new roles have been created in our busy East Cowes facilities for Operations Cost Coordinators. Working closely with one of the Operations Group Leaders, and associated Team Leaders, the main aim of these roles will be to enhance indirect procurement for Operations, aiming to reduce costs, improve stock control, and introduce new products. Additionally, to oversee the management of standard hours bookings for the site

These will be predominantly office-based roles, with regular visits to the factory floor, and the potential of some hybrid working (subject to the requirements of the business).

Full training will be given, however to be successful in these roles you will need to be confident, exceptionally well organised, have first class communication skills, and a high level of experience with data (Excel, databases etc.)

Job Responsibilities

The day to day responsibilities for the Operations Cost Coordinator will include overseeing stock levels of all "indirect" goods on the shop floor (consumables, PPE etc.), monitoring shelf life, avoiding overstocking, with the aim of ensuring cost efficiencies and the elimination of waste.

You will also be responsible for booking Operators' time to jobs using our in-house systems (full training given)

Job Qualification

Suitable candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Good standard of education in Maths and English (minimum grade 4 GCSE or equivalent preferred);
• The ability to be highly organised, proactive, and with an eye for detail;
• First class communication skills, with the confidence to flag up potential problems;
• IT literate, with superb data management skills (Excel etc.);
• The ability to learn new systems and processes quickly;
• Any previous experience working within manufacturing environments will be beneficial

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.

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