Assembly Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our MRO operations, assembling and testing Airbus Single Aisle family gears. You will work within a diverse team to meet weekly shipset targets and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires a mechanical aptitude, an engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ, and experience with precision measuring, drawings, and service documentation. Training leads to a salary progression and a shift premium.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience reading maintenance manuals, drawings and service bulletins.
• Ability to inspect and test using precision measuring equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuitry for harnesses testing.
• Knowledge of Lean Sigma and 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, main gears, and sidestays, maintaining high quality standards.
• Continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of assembly and testing processes.
• Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Skills

Complex mechanical assemblies

Reading maintenance manuals/drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Electrical circuitry basics

Lean Sigma & 5S

Aerospace/manufacturing environment

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (aerospace/manufacturing) or Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Assembly Technician

Date Posted: 2026-09-05T00:00:00

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Durham

Country: GB

Postcode: TS18 4LJ

Application Deadline: 2026-12-04T15:26:38.523

Starting Salary

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

Shifts

• Days


• Lates


• Nights


• Occasional weekends

Company Overview

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 covers the entire lifecycle 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, main gears, and sidestays, maintaining high quality standards.


• Continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of assembly and testing processes.


• Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Qualifications and Skills

• An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably within aerospace or manufacturing) 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 such as Service Bulletins and Service Letters.


• Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment.


• Understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and testing of harnesses and switches.


• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles.

Additional Information

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage applicants to demonstrate relevant skills and experience, even if they do not meet 100% of the outlined criteria. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or hiring process.