Plater

Preligens; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Gloucester is seeking a Plater to join their MRO team. You will be involved in various operations, including electrical circuitry and surface finishing. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and skills development. Candidates should ideally possess an engineering/plating apprenticeship, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The position comes with a competitive salary and various benefits to ensure a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions

Onsite parking including EV chargers

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have an Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent, ideally in aerospace or automotive sectors.
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness.
• Willing to train and take on new skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical circuitry and surface finishing involving 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.

Skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Willing to train and take on new skills

Education

Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent

IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Plater

Published 09.03.2025 | Company: Safran Landing Systems | Job field: Manufacture / assembly and repair | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom | Contract type: Permanent | Contract duration: Full-time | Professional status: Employees / Staff | # 2025-162874

Job Description

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

World leading landing gear, maintained by you. As a Plater within our MRO team, you will be responsible for a variety of operations. We encourage a proactive approach, providing you with the chance to implement continuous improvement methodologies and refine our assembly processes.

You will 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, and options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: Rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Planning for your future: Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Making your work life easier: Onsite parking including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: Wide range of flexible benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems Services (MRO)?

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul organisation partners with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar.

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.
• Grit blasting, strip chrome, shot peening, strip cad and strip serrmetel.

Shift work will be required.

Job Requirements

• Ideally you'll have an Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent, ideally gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors.
• IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent (preferred).
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to train and take on new skills.
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

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 (add in contact email). We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

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.

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

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together!

Company Information

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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day.

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QL

Gloucester

England United Kingdom