Aerospace Maintenance Engineer – CNC/PLC & 5-Shift Ops

Safran S.A.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join a multi-skilled team responsible for the reliability and safe operation of manufacturing assets. You will work on a 5-shift rota covering mornings, afternoons and nights, with occasional weekend support where needed.

The role requires reading drawings, fault-finding on mechanical systems, and maintaining production equipment with CMMS guidance. Opportunities exist to contribute to continuous improvement and Lean aims.

Qualifications

• Time-served maintenance background or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience fault-finding on mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, machine tools).
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience using CMMS to manage maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Support maintenance and optimisation of CNC machine tools and associated equipment.
• Navigate PLC controls and HMIs to assist with fault finding activities.
• Record, prioritise and manage maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Identify spare parts requirements and support maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Reading drawings

CMMS experience

Manufacturing environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in maintenance

HNC in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

CMMS

PLC/HMIs

CNC machinery

Job description

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join a multi-skilled team responsible for the reliability and safe operation of manufacturing assets. You will work on a 5-shift rota covering mornings, afternoons and nights, with occasional weekend support where needed.

The role requires reading drawings, fault-finding on mechanical systems, and maintaining production equipment with CMMS guidance. Opportunities exist to contribute to continuous improvement and Lean aims.