Aerospace Inspector — Landing Gear Quality & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Employer matched pension scheme

Job summary

Safran Gloucester is seeking an Inspector to join the Production team. You will inspect aircraft landing gear components, restoring them to serviceable condition with minimal repairs while ensuring safety and reliability of critical systems. The role emphasizes adherence to maintenance data and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

We offer a competitive package, strong development including training, and a supportive environment at our Gloucester site.

Qualifications

• Essential: Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Background in working with aircraft components - essential.
• Confident communicator with team members and other business areas - essential.
• IT literate and able to learn new systems quickly - essential.
• Sound mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities - essential.
• Flexible attitude with a can-do approach and willingness to take on new responsibilities - essential.
• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles - essential.
• Experience with continuous improvement activities - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sentence a wide variety of aircraft landing gear components.
• Return components to a serviceable condition with minimal repairs.
• Ensure safety and reliability of critical aircraft systems.
• Work in accordance with approved maintenance data.

Skills

Confident communicator

IT literate

Mathematical skills

Flexible attitude

Lean Sigma / 5S

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (aerospace)

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Safran Gloucester is seeking an Inspector to join the Production team. You will inspect aircraft landing gear components, restoring them to serviceable condition with minimal repairs while ensuring safety and reliability of critical systems. The role emphasizes adherence to maintenance data and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

We offer a competitive package, strong development including training, and a supportive environment at our Gloucester site.