Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partners with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar. What will I be doing? As part of the Operations Salvage Team, the Disassembly Operative is responsible for dismantling aircraft landing gears down to individual components. This includes the stripping of paint and cleaning of parts to deliver on time to the Inspection, NDT and MFF process areas. Key Responsibilities & Duties Disassembling complex mechanical parts Setting up tooling fixtures and assisting in new tooling design Use of general hand, pneumatic and small electrical tooling Wet and dry paint stripping, degreasing and cleaning components Following component maintenance manuals and engineering layout information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to disassemble complex components Use of Forklift Conform to COSHH regulations and safe use of chemicals Ensuring work area is to 5S standards Complementary description We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business We develop our colleagues' skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future We create a trustworthy workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues Job requirements Experienced in dismantling mechanical parts Excellent communication skills High attention to detail with strong quality awareness Good computer skills Team working ethics Self-managing and reliant Good problem-solving skills Flexibility Must be willing to train and take on board new skills An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights, and when required, Weekends Specificity of the job There is no regular travel required with this role. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap. Safran is in 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2023" ranking. Number 1 in aircraft landing and braking systems, Safran Landing Systems equips the commercial, regional, business and military fleets of more than 25 key airframers. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair.