Hydraulic Inspector and Fitter

Hydraulic Inspector & Fitter

Intricate aerospace components and structures, inspected and assembled by you.

As a part of our Production team working for our MRO site (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), this Inspector & Fitter role is a key part of our Hydraulics team. You'll work with the latest equipment and gain valuable experience in aircraft production. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
- We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you a shorter Friday
- Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs
- Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options
- Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
- Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities

Who are Safran Landing Systems?

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

What will I be doing?

- Test, repair & overhaul of components & systems
- Disassembly and subsequent inspection of units to return to serviceability
- Performing minor rework such as hand salvage, blending damaged material, polishing may, as well as assessing parts/components for repair
- Assemble & test hydraulic units to CMM & drawing maintenance data

The working hours for this role are as follows;
6.40am - 3.15pm Monday to Thursday
6.40am - 11.50am Friday

Salary is £35,133 progressing to £37,231 upon completion of first training stamp obtained.

What do I need to succeed in this role?

- Apprentice trained or equivalent qualifications
- Ability to use precision measuring and test equipment
- Experience in working with Inspection & Fitting on Aircraft Components

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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

The working hours for this role are as follows;
6.40am - 3.15pm Monday to Thursday
6.40am - 11.50am Friday

Salary is £35,133 progressing to £37,231 upon completion of first training stamp obtained.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Landing Systems es el líder mundial en el ámbito de los sistemas de aterrizaje y frenado de aeronaves. Su experiencia le permite participar en todo el ciclo de vida de sus productos: desde el diseño y la fabricación hasta el mantenimiento y la reparación. Safran Landing Systems, socio de más de 25 fabricantes de aeronaves de diversos sectores —civil, regional, ejecutivo y militar—, no solo equipa a más de 35 000 aeronaves, sino que sus equipos llevan a cabo más de 100 000 aterrizajes al día.