Assembly Technician

Safran Group; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & life assurance

Professional development

Job summary

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

The role includes days, lates and nights shifts with occasional weekend work. Starting salary is £37,241, rising to £39,465 after training, plus a shift premium. Benefits include pension, holiday allowance, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ required.
• Experience reading maintenance manuals, drawings and service letters.
• Ability to use precision measuring and test equipment; basic electrical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle nose, forestay, main gears and sidestays with high quality.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality and efficiency of assembly and test processes.
• Deliver a product aligned with quality, cost and delivery targets.

Skills

Precision measuring tools

Electrical circuitry basics

Lean Sigma / 5s

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ

Tools

Reading maintenance manuals

Job description

Assembly Technician

Vacancy details

General information

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.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference

2026-187119

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

Assembly Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Candidate skills & requirements

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

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester - MRO