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Safran Assembly Fitter in United Kingdom
Assembly Fitter
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General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products?
Looking to grow in a stimulating, supportive, and people-focused company? Above all, we are seeking creative and committed individuals—so come and join our 8,000 passionate employees!
Reference
2026-171042
Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly
Job title
Assembly Fitter
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Assembly Fitter (MRO)
Gloucester
Shifts: Rotating
Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran!
Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry?
At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
Your role:
As an Assembly Fitter, you'll play a critical role in our MRO operations, assembling and testing single aisle family landing gears. You'll work as part of a diverse team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations.
Key responsibilities:
• Assemble and test nose and forestay, main gears and sidestays for aerospace landing gear, with quality being at a high level.
• Continuous improvement on improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.
• Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Flexible working options
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
• Plus a wide range of flexible benefits of your choice!
Candidate skills & requirements
What you'll need:
• Advanced level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship gained within an Engineering, Manufacturing or Technical discipline
• Knowledge of working with and assembling aircraft Landing Gears (desirable)
• Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
• Ability to build and test complex sub-assemblies and Landing gears complete
• Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
• Responsibility and confidence to sign and stamp off own work for safe release back into flight service in line with all relevant build documentation (after training)
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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
Why Safran?
• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Get involved:
We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, South West
City (-ies)
Gloucester - MRO