Assembly Operative

Safran; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday

Dental and BUPA cover

Onsite subsidised canteen

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in Pitstone seeks an Assembly Operative to join a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing team. You will assemble, repair and inspect electrical equipment, read engineering drawings and ensure quality and safety standards.

The role involves lifting up to 25 kg, using torque wrenches and fixtures, with strong training and a clear career path, plus benefits including pension, holiday entitlement and an onsite canteen.

Qualifications

• Experienced with electrical or electro-mechanical assembly and repair.
• Able to read engineering drawings and interpret layouts.
• Experience using hand tools, torque wrenches, fixtures and jigs.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair and inspect aerospace electrical equipment and components.
• Build and overhauls of generators and rotor assemblies; balance rotor assemblies.
• Read drawings, inspect products with precision measuring and electrical test equipment.
• Ensure work complies with quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Electro-mechanical

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Fixtures and jigs

Measuring instruments

Job description

At Safran Electrical & Power, we're looking for skilled individuals to join our team in Pitstone, supporting the assembly, repair, overhaul and testing of aircraft generators and associated components. Whether you're bringing direct aerospace experience or transferable manufacturing skills, we'll provide a high level of training and support to help you develop your expertise and build a long-term career within aerospace. The role: As an Assembly Operative, you'll be responsible for the assembly, repair and inspection of aerospace electrical equipment, including:

• Building and overhauling aircraft generators and rotor assemblies
• Balancing rotor assemblies to required specifications
• Carrying out heat and freeze operations for stator sink fitting
• Stripping, surveying and fitting generator components
• Electrical assembly and repair down to sub-assembly level
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, layouts and technical documentation
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on customer products
• Inspecting products using precision measuring and electrical test equipment
• Completing work in line with quality, safety and regulatory standards

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experienced with electrical or electro-mechanical assembly and repair
• You’ll be able to read engineering drawings
• Experienced using hand tools, torque wrenches, fixtures and jigs
• You’ll have strong attention to detail and quality focused working practices
• You’ll be a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Must be able to safely lift equipment and generators weighing up to 25kg

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions. Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.

08:00 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday / 08:00 to 12:00 Friday / 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Thursday / 11.00 to 16:00 Friday

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Comprehensive training in aerospace products, processes and industry standards
• Opportunities to develop additional technical and manufacturing skills
• Competitive salary
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.