Vehicle Technician

Safran; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace power systems manufacturer in the UK is seeking skilled individuals to repair and assemble aircraft generators and motors. Candidates must possess experience in fitting and assembly, alongside a strong technical aptitude. The role offers a dynamic shift pattern with a 14.5% shift premium, combined with a 6% bonus, excellent pension scheme, and 33 days holiday. Join a forward-thinking team that's shaping the future of aviation with innovative solutions.

Benefits

6% bonus

Excellent pension scheme

33 days holiday

Dental coverage

High-street discounts

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience with generators and motors is essential.
• Ability to operate within standard operating procedures.
• Technical skills to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Operate machinery safely and effectively.
• Strip, survey, and fit components as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Fitting, repairs, assembly and/or testing of generators and motors

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

Strong technical aptitude

Proficiency in hand tools

Understanding of lean methodologies

Job description

Role Overview

Repair and assemble aircraft generators and rotors, following engineering drawings and work instructions. Operate machinery according to standard operating procedures, strip, survey, and fit components, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Strip, survey, and fit generators and motors.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to the work area and processes.
• Use technical knowledge to continuously learn and improve product performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in fitting, repairs, assembly and/or testing of generators and motors.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg.
• Strong technical aptitude to learn new products.
• Proficiency in hand tools, mechanical overhaul, fitting, repairs, workshop maintenance, winding, servicing, brazing, wiring, impregnation and spraying.
• Understanding of lean/continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

Shift Pattern & Compensation

Week 1: Monday‑Thursday 6:00 am‑2:00 pm; Friday 6:00 am‑11:00 am.

Week 2: Monday‑Thursday 2:00 pm‑10:00 pm; Friday 11:00 am‑4:00 pm.

14.5 % shift premium on basic salary.

Benefits

• 6 % bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• 33 days holiday
• Dental coverage
• High‑street discounts
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme (health and finance)
• On‑site subsidised canteen

About Safran Electrical & Power

Safran Electrical & Power is a leading aerospace power systems manufacturer that is shaping the future of aviation with hybrid‑electric and fully electric solutions. The UK team designs and develops generators, power conversion, distribution and control systems, and is actively working to decarbonise flight.