The following article is authored by GKN AUTOMOTIVE and is included in the magazine of Employers Directory 2022/23.
Na GKN Automotive we've always been in vanguard of progress na automotive industry and ambition of our people, pioneering spirit and speed of innovation are fundamental to achieve success.
What do we offer to candidates?
We offer a workplace where innovation is encouragedThe opportunities are exciting and your career growth is supported.
At GKN Global Business Services you will work on transformational projects that will give you opportunities to be part of a high performance team.
What do our employees say?

A GKN is an ambitious and innovative project that allows me to acquire new skills and reinforce my existing knowledge. Here I feel the space to grow and achieve excellent opportunities. The multicultural environment is the perfect finishing touch to this healthy context, as we are all very welcome to bring our diversity to the maximum.
Inês Grilo – Human Resources, HRBP
What do we do?

GKN Global Business Services is a focused hub offering efficient and improved processes, digitally enabled. With more support functions now located together, GKN can develop and simplify ways of working. The GBS team is working closely with the automotive sites, providing Finance, Purchasing, HR and Sales Order Management services. From the synergies, GKN also created an IT competence center.
Vitor Alves - Director of Global Business Services
What do we look for in candidates?
Na GKN Automotive, we understand that people are at the heart of our success.
We value people who are aligned with our culture, which is supported by our 4 core values:
- • Driven
- • Ingenious
- • With Principles
- • Collaborative
We use this to attract, retain and develop our employees, drive our collective sense of purpose and communicate who we are in the marketplace and what we stand for.

Recruitment process
Our aspiration is to achieve a world-class GKN candidate experience.
We treat our candidates fairly and focus on diversity and inclusion at every stage of the journey.
Our opportunities can be found in our careers page. You will speak with one of our Talent Acquisition specialists, after which we will schedule an interview with the Hiring Manager.
Interested in finding out more?
Find out more below how you can apply and send your CV to GKN Automotive!