Gloucester
£39,456 + excellent benefits
Days based + overtime available
Safran Landing Systems are the global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.
Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
*Early finish on Fridays
*Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
*25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
*Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
*Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
*Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
*Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Your Role:
This Fitter position is a truly unique role within our Landing Systems MRO business where you'll work across a range of disciplines including: Disassembly, Assembly, Inspection, Fitting, and Test
Key responsibilities:
*Disassemble, inspect, assemble and test complex landing gears
*Interpret and apply OEM work scopes to investigation of landing gear
*Read & interpret component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design
*Application of Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
*Working to the production plan and achieving on time delivery
*Liaison and interaction with OEM engineering personnel and execution of OEM defined work scopes
*Minor reworks such as hand salvage, blending damaged material, polishing will be required in conjunction with assessing parts/components for repair
What You'll Bring
*Have completed an advanced Engineering Apprenticeship (essential)
*Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions
*High level of dexterity with attention for detail
*Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment
*Understanding of electrical circuits
*Excellent problem solver with root cause analyses skills
*Driven & willing to learn new skills
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation
Salary description
£39456.00 - £39456.00 per year