Assembly Fitter - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Safran

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Job description:


Job Title:
Assembly Fitter


Location:
Gloucester, UK


Salary:
£35,787-£37,839

Must have a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ level 3.

Starting salary of £35,787 rising to £37,839 upon successful completion of company training Plan + Shift allowances and overtime opportunities.


Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge of landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty.

YOU can be a part of our legacy

What will I be doing?

Safran Lading Systems in Gloucester is looking for an Assembly Fitter. You will assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and
side stays, with quality being at a high level, ensuring FOD compliance and completion of relevant documentation.

You will have the opportunity to work on Continuous improvement activities, improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.


Complementary description:

Why us?


Our employees are at the heart of our success; we offer a range of competitive benefits, hybrid working, Global career opportunities and Training and development at our dedicated Safran University to help contribute to a safer and more sustainable aviation.

As a forward-looking

company, Safran Landing Systems massively invests in Research & Development.

What we will give you?

  • Excellent shift premiums
  • 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
  • Profit sharing annual bonus
  • Our Shares scheme
  • Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
  • Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, Costa, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
  • Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more
  • Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
  • STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
  • Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs
Assembly Technician

Assembler

Assembly Operative

Production Operator

Fitter


Job requirements:

What do you need from me?


You'll have previous fitting experience, ideally in an Aerospace/Automotive environment, experience and understanding of working to specifications and procedures and awareness of COSHH.

You will be self-motivated, flexible and be able to contribute fully to improvement activities.

  • Must have completed a full Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.
  • Ability to follow and understand technical drawings, specs, procedures, Test instructions
  • To learn, understand and embrace the basic principles of production flow lines / takt times
  • Assembly and completion of associated production acceptance testing
  • Knowledge of flow line methodologies is advantageous
What's my next step?

Diversity & Inclusion


We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce

and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.


Specificity of the job:

Shift information

Shift work will be required on a 4-shift, 4 week rotation.


This will include:

  • Dayshift


  • Nightshift

  • Premium payment 38.5% of salary


  • Bridging shift

  • Premium payment % of salary


  • Weekend shift

  • Premium payment % of salary
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The company has partnerships with 20 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, and supports 27,000 aircraft.
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