Aerospace Assembly Technician – Landing Gear Specialist

Safran; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our MRO operations, assembling and testing Airbus Single Aisle family gears. You will work within a diverse team to meet weekly shipset targets and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires a mechanical aptitude, an engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ, and experience with precision measuring, drawings, and service documentation. Training leads to a salary progression and a shift premium.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience reading maintenance manuals, drawings and service bulletins.
• Ability to inspect and test using precision measuring equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuitry for harnesses testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Sigma and 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, main gears, and sidestays, maintaining high quality standards.
• Continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of assembly and testing processes.
• Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Skills

Complex mechanical assemblies

Reading maintenance manuals/drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Electrical circuitry basics

Lean Sigma & 5S

Aerospace/manufacturing environment

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (aerospace/manufacturing) or Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Safran Landing Systems in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our MRO operations, assembling and testing Airbus Single Aisle family gears. You will work within a diverse team to meet weekly shipset targets and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires a mechanical aptitude, an engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ, and experience with precision measuring, drawings, and service documentation. Training leads to a salary progression and a shift premium.