Assembly Technician

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

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our MRO operations. You will assemble and test single-aisle landing gear components, working in a diverse team to meet weekly shipset targets.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ, plus experience reading drawings, maintenance manuals, and applying precision measurement techniques. Lean Sigma and 5S knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ.
• Experience assembling complex mechanical products.
• Ability to read component maintenance manuals, drawings and engineering layouts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays with quality at a high level.
• Continuously improve quality and efficiency of assembly and test processes.
• Deliver a product in line with quality, cost and delivery goals.

Skills

Complex mechanical assembly

Precision measurement

Electrical test understanding

Lean Sigma / 5S

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Assembly Technician

Gloucester

Starting salary: 37,241 (increasing to £39,465 after training) + shift premium

Shifts: Days, lates, nights + occasional weekends

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Your role:

As an Assembly Technician, you'll play a critical role in our MRO operations, assembling and testing single aisle family landing gears.

You'll work as part of a diverse team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays, and with quality being at a high level.
• Continuous improvement on improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.
• Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery.

What you'll bring:

• An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within the aerospace or manufacturing sector), or a Level 3 NVQ
• Knowledge of working with and assembling complex mechanical products
• Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, and Service Letters
• Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
• Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches etc
• An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation