Logistics Operative

Logistics Operative

The most intricate aerospace components and structures, inspected and stored by you.

Working as a key member of the Logistics team in a busy environment you will be responsible for a range of activities to support the receipt and despatch of components while conforming to regulatory and procedural requirements. You will be supporting the Production Teams in all general activities to achieve our customer's expectations. This is a multi-tasking, support based role. You'll work with the latest equipment and gain valuable experience in aircraft logistics. 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: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge
• 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
• Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?

Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partner with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar.

What will I be doing?

Working at our MRO site as a key member of the Logistics team in a busy environment, you will be responsible for a range of activities to support the receipt and despatch of components.

Key Responsibilities:
- Goods Inwards Receiving, Surveying, and Inspection of new parts, processed parts & consumables
- Packing, Despatch and Loading activities of all products company wide (some heavy lifting)
- Delivery of all items to internal customers
- Manage stock & condition of packing cases and packaging materials
- Management of documentation associated to the disposal/mutilation of scrap parts

Why us?
Our Gloucester site is a centre of excellence, dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul of landing gears and associated components for civil, military and helicopter aircraft. With over 220 employees, the team support the overhaul of more than 350 legs per year, with a dedicated team of engineers to support customers on-wing when issues emerge in service. 

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four people fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

What do I need to succeed in the role?

- Current and valid Fork Lift Driver Licence
- Lifting & Slinging experience an advantage
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to obtain DBS certificate
- Experience of working in a warehouse or distribution centre

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 hours for this role will be working on a shift basis;

Week 1; Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm / Friday 6:00am - 11:30am
Week 2; Monday - Thursday 2:15pm - 10:30pm / Friday 11:15am - 5:45pm

These shifts will rotate weekly and will be eligible for shift uplift on the base salary.

There is no regular travel required with this role

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.