Finals Inspector

Safran; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Folly Gate is seeking an individual with an Engineering Apprenticeship and inspection experience. This role involves reviewing lifing and working with complex landing gear assemblies. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Enjoy competitive benefits including flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking and EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Flexible working benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an aviation environment.
• Ability to interpret manuals and technical drawings.
• Must be willing to train and take on new skills.

Responsibilities

• Review lifing and customer requirements.
• Create delivery reports and inspect landing gears.
• Work as part of a team on complex landing gear assemblies.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

Attention to detail

Inspection experience

Problem solving with root cause analysis skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

About Safran Landing Systems

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. With partnerships with more than 25 airframers and support for over 35,000 aircraft, we make over 100,000 landings every day.

Safe and sustainable aviation is our mission. We bring together talent across aerospace engineering, technology, and manufacturing to deliver safer, more efficient aircraft systems worldwide.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review lifing (back to birth information)
• Raising of Build and Test layouts for assembly
• Review of Customer Requirements
• Creation of delivery reports
• Working as part of a team with ability to disassemble, inspect, assemble and test complex landing gear assemblies
• Preliminary inspection of landing gears & hydraulic units on receipt to determine LLP details, missing items and repairs required
• Interpret and apply work scopes to investigation landing gear
• Read & interpret component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design
• Application of Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
• Working to the production plan and achieving on time delivery
• Part of a short production area requiring fast turnaround times under test and recertification work scopes
• Liaison and interaction with engineering personnel and execution of defined work scopes
• Support of team in disassembly of failed test units and subsequent inspection to return the unit to serviceability
• Minor reworks such as hand salvage, blending damaged material, polishing as required for repair assessments
• Cross functional skill sets covering a wide range of tasks within the test and investigation team
• The role will be working on a rotating shift basis, including days and nights rotating weekly

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship, with proven experience in an aviation environment or equivalent
• Aerospace industry experience a distinct advantage but other heavily regulated industries will be considered
• Inspection experience essential for the role
• Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions
• High level of dexterity with attention to detail
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment
• Understanding of electrical circuits
• Excellent problem solving with root cause analysis skills and solution‑based thinking to overcome obstacles
• Excellent computer skills
• High levels of flexibility and integrity
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Self‑managing
• Good mathematical skills
• Articulate, with a high level of dexterity, integrity and excellent team‑working ethics
• Must be willing to train and take on new skills
• Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles

Benefits

• We value your time: We have an earlier finish on a Friday, giving you time 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
• 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 and working options (role‑dependent), enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different

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.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.