Plater

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a skilled Plater to join their MRO team. This role involves maintaining and repairing landing gear for commercial aircraft, offering a unique opportunity to work on the world's largest aircraft. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within a supportive environment. You'll engage in hands-on tasks, from electrical circuitry to surface finishing, while contributing to innovative aerospace solutions. Join a team dedicated to creating safer and more sustainable aviation.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions

Onsite parking with EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bicycle storage and shower facilities

Flexible benefits and working options

Enhanced maternity and family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or automotive sectors is preferred.
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mask components during the pre-plating process.
• Diagnose electrical or tooling malfunctions for repairs.
• Read complex drawings to determine repair methods.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Computer Skills

Mathematical Skills

Understanding of Lean Sigma

Education

Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship

IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification

Tools

Precision Measuring Equipment

Job description

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Plater

Starting salary - £30,461, increasing to £34,925 after completion of first stamp.

The World's Largest Aircraft maintained by you.

As part of our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) team, the Plater will play a vital role in repairing and maintaining landing gear used on commercial aircraft.

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:

• Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, with 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 and working options (role dependent), enhanced maternity and family-friendly 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 covers the entire lifecycle 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 coordination 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.

Complementary Description

What will I be doing?

• Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium, and Zinc Nickel
• Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process
• Set up tooling, fixtures, and assist in new tooling design
• Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment
• Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings, and engineering layout information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to complete repairs of parts within specified dimensions and tolerances
• Diagnose vat, electrical, or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs

Job Requirements

What do I need to succeed in the role?

• An Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent, ideally gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors
• IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
• Good computer and mathematical skills
• Team working ethic
• An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
• Previous involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours

Work shift rotations comprising Days, Lates, Nights, and when required, Weekends.

Specificity of the job

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organization, 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.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

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

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

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.