Jobs in Lowford

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it employs 6,100 people and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 21,500 engines in service.

Maintenance Hub Manager
Farnham

Join the world leader in helicopter engine manufacturing

Safran Helicopter Engines UK is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead operations at our European Maintenance Centre Hub. If you thrive in a fast paced MRO environment and love driving performance, people development and customer excellence, this is a role where you'll make a real impact.

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

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

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Hub Manager at our Farnham site.

The Maintenance Manager holds full operational leadership for Safran Helicopter Engines UK's European Maintenance Centre Hub. The role ensures that all engine maintenance activities - including Pre Induction, Civil and Military Maintenance Centres, and off site interventions - are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do
*Lead day to day EMCH operations and deliver against Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and TAT targets
*Plan and balance workload, capacity and production across PI, MCC and MCM
*Manage subcontracted activity and drive weekly/monthly performance reporting
*Develop, coach and grow a high performing team; maintain skills and competency matrices
*Champion QRQC and continuous improvement initiatives
*Ensure full compliance with HSE and EASA Part 145 requirements
*Act as EMCH ambassador with customers and global Safran Maintenance Centres
*Manage budgets, KPIs and corrective actions
*Support customer crises and co host the annual EMCH Seminar

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:

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)
- Flexitime with the chance to finish early on Fridays (role dependent)
- Onsite amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers
- 7% company pension contribution from day one
- Health Cash Plan after probation
- Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity), and employee assistance programme
- Share purchase scheme after three months' service
- Up to 5% annual bonus
- Company sick pay
- Access to a benefits portal
- Development opportunities through Safran University and internal training
- Salary sacrifice schemes

Essential Experience & Skills
*Proven experience managing MRO or maintenance operations within aerospace or defence.
*Experience within Safran Helicopter Engines or an equivalent turbine OEM/MRO environment.
*Strong leadership capability with experience managing 10+ direct/indirect reports.
*Familiarity with helicopter engine platforms (e.g., Arrius, Ardiden, Makila).
*Financial acumen including budget ownership, cost control and margin management.
*Exposure to military MRO contracts and associated regulatory requirements.
*Track record of delivering against Safety, Quality, Cost and TAT KPIs.
*Experience managing subcontract relationships (e.g., TUAG or similar).
*Proficiency with QRQC or equivalent structured problem solving methodologies.
*Lean / Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI qualification.
*Ability to manage senior level customer relationships.
*French language skills (due to close collaboration with Support France).
*Excellent verbal, written and cross functional communication skills.
*Experience presenting at senior customer facing events or seminars.
*Strong working knowledge of HSE obligations in an industrial/MRO environment.
*Familiarity with EASA Part 145 regulatory framework.
*Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline.
*Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction