Shift based: Days, Lates, Nights (+ occasional weekends if required)
Starting salary: £32,289 (increasing with structured training) + excellent shift premiums!
We will consider applicants with transferable skills for this role!
Safran Landing Systems are a 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)
Excellent Pension scheme and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
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.
Your Role:
The role of Electroplater is to assist the plating department in the preparation, pre-treatment and plating of aircraft components to CMM repairs and specifications
Key responsibilities:
Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium and Zinc Nickel
Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process
Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design
Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment
Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information
Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs
Operation of de-embrittlement and stress relief
Cleaning, Masking, Heating and Waxing Components
Grit blasting, strip chrome, Shot peening, strip cad & strip sermetelWhat You'll Bring:
Demonstrable experience within a hands-on role within a production / manufacturing environment (previous plating experience is desirable, but not essential)
IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent - preferred/not required
High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
Willing to train and take on board new skills
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
Able to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and (when required) Weekends
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
£32289.00 - £32289.00 per year