Plater

Safran; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish on a Friday

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy‑

Annual bonus and share scheme

Pension scheme with employer matching

Onsite parking and facilities

Training and career development

Job summary

Safran Gloucester is recruiting Platers for the Surface Finishes department. The role involves plating with cadmium, chrome, nickel and zinc/nickel, plus related tasks and quality checks. The site emphasizes craftsmanship, safety and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Starting salary is £39,116 plus shift allowances. Shifts include Days, Lates and Nights with corresponding premiums; the company offers attractive benefits and relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• Processing apprenticeship or experience with chrome, cadmium, nickel and zinc/nickel.
• Competent with measuring equipment and reading technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plating operations (cadmium, chrome, nickel, zinc/nickel).
• Perform oven work and cadmium passivation.
• Measure components before and after plating using micrometres, calipers and permascopes.
• Manage chemical additions to processing vats and ensure specifications are met.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Apprenticeship in processing

Tools

Micrometres

Calipers

Permascopes

Job description

Vacancy details

Plater

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference

2026-191073

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Surface treatment

Job title

Plater

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Starting salary: £39,116 basic salary + shift allowance

Shifts: Days, Lates (Bridging) & Nights

Shift premiums:

• Bridging shift: 39.75%
• Nights 38.50%

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.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a number of Platers to join our growing Surface Finishes department at our OE (Original Equipment) site in Gloucester.

Your role:

THE ROLE:

Your precision and attention to detail will ensure the highest quality finishes for our landing gear components. Working within the Surface Finishes department, you'll carry out plating processes including cadmium, chrome, nickel, and zinc/nickel, while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining safety standards. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and quality, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Process components through plating operations such as cadmium, chrome, nickel, and zinc/nickel.
• Perform associated tasks including oven work and cadmium passivation.
• Measure components before and after plating using micrometres, callipers, and permascopes.
• Manage chemical additions to processing vats and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.

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

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:

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

Candidate skills & requirements

Ideally, you will have served a processing apprenticeship or have experience in chrome, cadmium, nickel and zinc/nickel and their associated activities.

You will also be competent in the use of measuring equipment and be able to read and understand technical drawings.

Other key competencies you will need to perform this role are:

• Excellent communication skills and strong team working ethics
• Self-managed and reliant with good problem solving skills.
• Good problem solving skills to diagnose equipment or tool malfunctions and to determine need for adjustment or repairs.
• Participation in continuous improvement activities to improve operational processes and internal customer satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of 5's / housekeeping, while ensuring safe working practices.
• Personal Drive and proactivity
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

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.

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.

Get involved:

We 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 and Wellbeing Programs.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester (OEM)