Company:
Safran Landing Systems Job field:
Manufacture / assembly and repair Location:
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Contract type:
Permanent Contract duration:
Full-time 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. Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partners 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 as a Plater within our Production area, key duties and tasks include: Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium and Zinc Nickel Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to complete repairs of parts within specified dimensions and tolerances Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs Adhere to COSHH and safe use of chemicals Operation of de-embrittlement and stress relief Delivery of components to next process Working on priorities from PAC 1 Operation of cranes Working from SOPs Understanding and mapping of CMM Cleaning, Masking, Heating and Waxing Components Calculating plating thickness and plating times Measuring components using internal/external micrometers / comparators / bore micrometers / verniers / electrometers Monitoring line to check vats are at correct temperature and rectifiers are at correct amperage 5S checks Part marking Passivation & passivation 124 Weekly maintenance tasks Grit blasting, strip chrome, Shot peening, strip cad & strip sermetel Complementary Description
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 supports 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 workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues Job Requirements
• An Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent ideally gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors – preferred/not required • IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent – preferred/not required • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness • Excellent communication skills • Good computer skills • Good mathematical skills • Team working ethics • Self-managing and reliable • Good problem-solving skills • Flexibility • Must be willing to train and take on board new skills • An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles • Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours • You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and when required Weekends Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace: We work a shorter day on a Friday! 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell holiday Annual bonus & Share scheme options Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary) Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle, technology and self-development courses On-site parking, self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games Involvement in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and wellbeing initiatives What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. 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. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check. Specificity of the job
There is no regular travel required with this role.
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Safran Landing Systems Job field:
Manufacture / assembly and repair Location:
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Contract type:
Permanent Contract duration:
Full-time 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. Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partners 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 as a Plater within our Production area, key duties and tasks include: Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium and Zinc Nickel Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to complete repairs of parts within specified dimensions and tolerances Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs Adhere to COSHH and safe use of chemicals Operation of de-embrittlement and stress relief Delivery of components to next process Working on priorities from PAC 1 Operation of cranes Working from SOPs Understanding and mapping of CMM Cleaning, Masking, Heating and Waxing Components Calculating plating thickness and plating times Measuring components using internal/external micrometers / comparators / bore micrometers / verniers / electrometers Monitoring line to check vats are at correct temperature and rectifiers are at correct amperage 5S checks Part marking Passivation & passivation 124 Weekly maintenance tasks Grit blasting, strip chrome, Shot peening, strip cad & strip sermetel Complementary Description
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 supports 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 workplace to support you, as you dare to act and innovate We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues Job Requirements
• An Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent ideally gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors – preferred/not required • IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent – preferred/not required • High attention to detail with strong quality awareness • Excellent communication skills • Good computer skills • Good mathematical skills • Team working ethics • Self-managing and reliable • Good problem-solving skills • Flexibility • Must be willing to train and take on board new skills • An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles • Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours • You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and when required Weekends Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace: We work a shorter day on a Friday! 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell holiday Annual bonus & Share scheme options Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary) Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle, technology and self-development courses On-site parking, self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games Involvement in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and wellbeing initiatives What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. 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. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check. Specificity of the job
There is no regular travel required with this role.
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