Maintenance Engineer

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Profit share bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme 8%

Health cash plan

Training & mentoring

Onsite facilities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems, Gloucester, is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to support highly engineered machinery on a 5-shift rota (mornings/afternoons/nights) with weekend support as needed.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, diagnose faults, and interpret drawings. You’ll assist with CNC tool maintenance, PLC/HMI fault finding and CMMS-driven activity tracking. Ensure safety and continuous improvement."

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) or demonstrable maintenance engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding on mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Interpret drawings and technical documentation; support CNC tools maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Read drawings

Maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

PLC controls

Job description

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.

We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
• Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About the Role:

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, as well as military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester has been a leader in landing gear innovation for over 90 years, and you can be part of that legacy. We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our multi-skilled maintenance team, supporting technically advanced machine tools and production equipment used in the manufacture of critical aerospace components. Working on a 5-shift rota covering mornings, afternoons and nights, with occasional weekend support when required, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, availability and safe operation of our manufacturing assets.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on complex mechanical systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Support the maintenance and optimisation of CNC machine tools and associated equipment.
• Navigate PLC controls and HMIs to assist with fault finding activities.
• Record, prioritise and manage maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Identify spare parts requirements and support maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and performance.

What You'll Bring Essential:

• Completed a time-served engineering maintenance apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or possess demonstrable maintenance engineering experience.
• Strong fault-finding and repair experience on mechanical systems, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes or machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assemblies and schematics.
• Experience working safely within a manufacturing or engineering environment and using CMMS systems to manage maintenance activities.

Desirable:

• Electrical engineering qualification or practical electrical maintenance experience.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience maintaining conventional and CNC milling, turning or grinding machines.
• Knowledge of machine geometry, alignments, kinematics and RTCP adjustments.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and HMIs.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma principles.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships.