Assembly Fitter
The Worlds Largest Aircraft
Maintained by you
As an Assembly Fitter within our maintenance, repair and overhaul team, you will play a key role in assembling and testing A320 single aisle family landing gears. You will work as part of a team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations, delivering a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
•We value your time: Enjoy a shorter day on a Friday afternoons to recharge.
•Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
•Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
•Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
•Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
•Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.
Who are Safran Landing Systems?
We 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: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.
We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.
Assembly Fitter
The Worlds Largest Aircraft
Maintained by you
As an Assembly Fitter within our maintenance, repair and overhaul team, you will play a key role in assembling and testing A320 single aisle family landing gears. You will work as part of a team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations, delivering a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
•We value your time: Enjoy a shorter day on a Friday afternoons to recharge.
•Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
•Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
•Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
•Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
•Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.
Who are Safran Landing Systems?
We 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: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.
We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.
Complementary Description
What will I be doing?
•Assemble to a high quality and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays.
•Take part in continuous improvement activities for the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units
Complementary Description
What will I be doing?
•Assemble to a high quality and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays.
•Take part in continuous improvement activities for the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units
Job Requirements
What do I need to succeed in the role?
•Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent ideally gained within Aerospace or Automotive
•Knowledge of working with and assembling aircraft Landing Gears
•Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
•Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
•Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches
•Strong computer and mathematical skills
•Articulate with a high level of dexterity, integrity and excellent team working ethic
•A self-starter with the ability to self-manage and work with initiative in a conscientious manner
Job Requirements
What do I need to succeed in the role?
•Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent ideally gained within Aerospace or Automotive
•Knowledge of working with and assembling aircraft Landing Gears
•Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
•Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
•Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches
•Strong computer and mathematical skills
•Articulate with a high level of dexterity, integrity and excellent team working ethic
•A self-starter with the ability to self-manage and work with initiative in a conscientious manner
Specificity of the job
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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check
Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.
Specificity of the job
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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check
Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.