Oe Assembly Fitter - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Safran Landing Systems

Safran Landing Systems

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS IS THE WORLD LEADER IN AIRCRFT LANDING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS

At our Gloucester site we design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including a range of Airbus and Boeing airlines, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.

For over 85 years, we have been at the forefront of landing gear technology, contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

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.

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 (Level 3)

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 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

Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

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

You may also be required to work a 5th shift - Premium Payment - 48.7% of salary

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

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.

Salary + Shift allowances and overtime opportunities.