Disassembly Operative

Safran; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Folly Gate is seeking a Strip Operative to dismantle aircraft landing gears. Responsibilities include paint stripping, cleaning components, and operating tools. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to work shifts, including weekends. The position offers a generous benefits package including holiday, pension contributions, and more.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in dismantling mechanical parts.
• Willingness to train and acquire new skills.
• Availability for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle aircraft landing gear components.
• Set up and use tooling.
• Follow maintenance manuals for disassembly.

Skills

Dismantling mechanical parts

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Team working ethics

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift

General hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Role Overview

As part of the Operations Salvage Team, the Strip Operative is responsible for dismantling aircraft landing gears down to individual components. This includes stripping paint and cleaning parts to deliver on time to Inspection, NDT and MFF process areas. You’ll work with the latest equipment and gain valuable experience in aircraft production.

Key Responsibilities

• Dismantle mechanical parts of aircraft landing gear, including paint stripping, degreasing and cleaning components.
• Set up and use general hand, pneumatic and small electrical tooling.
• Follow component maintenance manuals and engineering layout information for disassembly.
• Operate forklift and use appropriate equipment safely.
• Conform to COSHH regulations and safe use of chemicals.
• Work shift rotations comprising of days, late, nights and, when required, weekends.
• Assist in new tooling design and set up fixtures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours.
• Maintain high quality awareness and excellent communication skills.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Experience in dismantling mechanical parts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness.
• Good computer skills.
• Team working ethics and self‑managing, reliable.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to train and acquire new skills.
• Availability for shift work, including days, late, nights and weekends.
• Basic forklift licence (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits

• Earlier finish on Friday.
• 25 days holiday, UK bank holidays, option to buy or sell days.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions.
• Life assurance at 4× salary.
• Onsite parking including EV chargers.
• Subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities.
• Flexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits.

About Safran Landing Systems

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, providing the entire life cycle of products from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers and supports over 35,000 aircraft, making more than 100,000 landings every day.

We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for all applicants, regardless of age, identity or background.