Process Operator - Painter

Safran companies; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Operator - Painter to join their dynamic Production team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and painting aerospace components, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The company values your time with a four and a half day work week, starting with 25 days of holiday, and offers a range of flexible benefits. You'll work alongside industry leaders, gaining valuable experience in aircraft production and aerospace engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a supportive environment, where your skills will make a real impact.

Benefits

Four and a half day work week

25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking including EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bicycle storage

Shower facilities

Flexible benefits and working options

Enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an aerospace paint shop is essential.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering layouts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, paint, and finish coating to aircraft parts and assemblies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping while ensuring safe practices.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to read complex drawings

Experience in aerospace paint shop

Ability to use precision measuring equipment

Tools

Painting equipment

Job description

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

World leading landing gear...
Made by you!

As part of our Production team, the Process Operator - Painter will work alongside industry leaders, use the latest equipment, and gain valuable experience in aircraft production and aerospace engineering. Day to day, you'll be encouraged to adopt a pro-active approach to carry out a wide variety of production & assembly operations. 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.

1. We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge (where applicable)
2. Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
3. Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
4. Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
5. Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
6. Flexibility that works for you: 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.

What will I be doing?

Supporting both OE and Spares, your primary role will be preparing and painting aerospace components within a new and busy Paint facility. There will be safe lifting and loading of the parts.

1. Prepare, paint, and finish coating to aircraft parts and assemblies
2. Touch-up paint where required
3. Requirement to rotate through shifts - Days, Bridging and Nights
4. Good problem solving skills to diagnose equipment malfunctions and to determine need for adjustment or repairs.
5. Participation in continuous improvement activities to improve operational processes and internal customer satisfaction.
6. Maintain high standards of 5's / housekeeping, while ensuring safe working practices.

You'll need to be a self-motivated individual capable of working unsupervised and as part of a team. A flexible and pro-active attitude is also fundamental.

Complementary Description

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 life cycle 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 co-ordination 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.

Job Requirements

What do I need to succeed in the role?

1. Relevant experience in an (ideally aerospace) Paint shop is essential
2. The ability to read and understand complex drawings, engineering layouts, and procedures in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to specified requirements.
3. The ability to use precision and specialist measuring equipment.
4. Must be able to utilize and maintain painting equipment
5. Must be physically capable of wearing a respirator. Training will be given for the correct usage and care of respirators.