Test Technician

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Test Technician, where you'll support the testing of landing gears and associated equipment. Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that values your growth and contributions. Enjoy a four and a half day work week, generous holiday, and a range of benefits designed to support you both in and out of work.

Benefits

Four and a half day work week

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking and EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bicycle storage and shower facilities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace environment, preferably in a test setting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and assemble components.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification and development testing of landing gears.
• Calibrate transducers and operate control/data acquisition systems.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Technical Ability

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The future of aircraft energy, tested by you.

As part of our Testing team, the Test Technician will work with the latest equipment and the brightest minds in aerospace engineering. You'll get to work with a knowledgeable team on interesting projects. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
•We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge
•Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs
•Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options
•Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
•Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
•Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?
We 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: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

What will I be doing?
The main purpose of a Test Technician (Test Engineering) is to support the qualification and development testing of landing gears and associated equipment to meet customer requirements. Reporting to a Test Engineering Group Leader, the individual will possess a high level of mechanical aptitude and technical ability and be able to interpret technical requirements to assemble and install mechanical and hydraulic components. The individual will also be expected to perform the calibration of transducers, apply strain gauges for both test and flight test applications and operate both control and data acquisition systems.

Job Requirements

What do I need to succeed in the role?
•Completed a mechanical or electrical apprenticeship
•Experience in an aerospace environment in a hands on capacity, preferably in a test environment
•Able to work to technical drawings and assemble aerospace components and hydraulic system components
•Experience of electrical calibration of transducers
•Routing and wiring of electrical cabling may be necessary therefore, as part of the selection process, a medical assessment will be required for colour blindness
•Experience of control and data acquisition systems
•Proficient in Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel
•Compilation of technical reports
•Effective communication skills allowing you to liaise with internal and external customers
•Great teamworking skills

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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day