Fitter Tester M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Wolverhampton is seeking Fitter/Testers for a full-time position. Responsibilities include evaluating and building units using mechanical and electrical techniques, conducting tests, and ensuring quality compliance. Ideal candidates should have engineering qualifications and experience with assembly tools. This role offers various benefits including competitive salary and structured training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Essential skills include engineering-biased NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Apprentice trained or time served is required.
• Experience with mechanical assembly tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and build units/sub-assemblies using mechanical and electrical techniques.
• Perform final inspections on finished units.
• Participate in electronic and hydraulic fault finding.

Skills

Engineering-biased NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience with mechanical assembly tools

Electronics Assembly and Test experience

Good communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Apprentice trained or time served

Tools

Verniers

Micrometres

Job description

Manufacture assembly and repair - Fitting

Job title

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Full-time

As part of continued growth, Safran, based in Wolverhampton, is currently recruiting Fitter/Testers to operate within our Assembly & Test module.

You'll be responsible for evaluating and building units and sub-assemblies using both mechanical and electrical techniques, working from technical drawings, manufacturing process plans, and production acceptance test schedules. You'll carry out testing, final inspections, and fault diagnosis, while supporting continuous improvement across the team.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
• Evaluate and build units/sub-assemblies using mechanical and electrical techniques to required specifications.
• Adhere to all relevant quality procedures and participate in investigations where necessary.
• Perform testing using the appropriate facilities and record results.
• Complete final inspection on finished units prior to despatch.
• Carry out any process or function within the Assembly and Test route (training provided as required).
• Assess manufactured features for compliance and raise non-conformances as required.
• Participate in electronic and/or hydraulic fault finding and diagnosis.
• Support team objectives and continuous improvement activities, including lean events and workshops.
• Operate and maintain stock control systems.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment as necessary.

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

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Essential skills:

• Engineering-biased NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Apprentice trained or time served.
• Experience in the use of mechanical assembly tools such as verniers and micrometres.

Desirable skills:

• Electronics Assembly and Test experience (IPC trained beneficial).
• Knowledge of handling procedures for Electrical Static Devices (ESD).
• Flexible approach with willingness to work as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to change.
• Good communication skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• PC literate.
• Demonstrable problem-solving abilities.

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

General information

Entity

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.

Entity

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.