Test and Development Support Technician

Safran; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Annual bonus and pay review

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Professional development

Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant,

Bicycle storage and showers

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

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

Working with an experienced Technician, you will set up tests, prepare new equipment and help make parts to keep systems running for different customer requirements. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support, installation and maintenance to Engineering Test Rigs.
• Set up tests and prepare new equipment for testing.
• Assist in making parts and equipment to keep systems running for customer needs.
• Work with an experienced Technician to develop skills; training provided.

Skills

Safe working practices

HSE compliance

Technical reading

Problem solving

Education

Wiring Regulations (Wiring Regs)

Mechanical apprenticeships

NVQs

Electrical or Electronics qualifications

Tools

CNC machining

Manual milling

Grinders

Lathes

Measuring gauges

Electrical test equipment

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.