Test and Development Support Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Competitive salary & bonus

Holiday + bank holidays

Pension & life assurance

Training & mentoring

Onsite amenities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran UK is seeking a Test and Development Support Technician for our Pitstone site. You will provide support, installation and maintenance to Engineering Test Rigs used to test Electrical Motors and Generators across aerospace applications.

Training will be provided as you work alongside an experienced Technician to develop your skills. You will join a dynamic R&D Test team focused on reliability, performance and safety, with opportunities to grow in a leading aerospace group committed to

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications or equivalent in wiring regs or electrical/electronics
• Experience with machining centres (CNC and manual) and tooling
• Commitment to safe working practices and HSE requirements
• Desirable knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with test equipment like gauges and meters is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide support, installation and maintenance to Engineering Test Rigs
• Set up tests and new equipment to meet customer requirements
• Support Engineers in the testing department to keep parts running smoothly
• Receive training and develop skills alongside an experienced Technician

Skills

Engineering qualifications

Machining centres

HSE requirements

Test equipment experience

Education

Wiring Regs

Mechanical apprenticeships

NVQs

Electrical/Electronics qualifications

Tools

CNC

Manual machining

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Test and Development Support Technician

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire
On Site

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 and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• 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

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our R&D Test team as a Test and Development Support Technician at our Pitstone site.

Your Role

As a Test and Development Support Technician at Pitstone you will be providing support, installation and maintenance to our Engineering Test Rigs. These systems are used to test and validate our Electrical Motors and Electrical Generators used across a range of applications in the Aerospace industry. You will support the Engineers in this department to set up tests, new equipment and help to make parts and equipment to keep them running for different customer requirements. Training will be provided and you will be working with an experience Technician to develop your skills.

What You'll Bring

• Engineering qualifications like Wiring Regs, Mechanical apprenticeships, NVQs, or Electrical or Electronics Qualifications or other relevant to the role - Essential
• Ability to use or learn Machining centres, such as CNC and Manual; Mills, Lathes, Grinders etc - Essential
• Safe working and good attitude to HSE requirements - Essential
• Experience with plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics - Desirable
• Experience with test equipment like Gauges, Meters, and Tools - Desirable

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 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 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 application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation