Job Title: Assembly Fitter
Location: Gloucester
Salary: Starting salary of £35,787, rising to £37,839 once you complete company training
Hours/Shifts: Full Time, Permanent opportunity
We are recruiting for a further 11 fitters to expand the team due to business growth, offering lots of opportunity for a career in an ever-growing business!
What will you get as an Assembly Fitter at Safran?
1. You'll work with industry leaders and the latest equipment – gain valuable experience in aircraft production, working on the leading A320 and A330 family aircraft, using cutting-edge tools like zero gravity lifting and snap-on computerized toolboxes.
2. You'll receive a salary rise based on your knowledge – starting salary of £35,787, increasing to £37,839 upon completing training, which usually takes between 18-24 months.
3. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress – an exciting time to join as our local team grows. In 2023, 25% of our Gloucester jobs were filled by internal employees, providing chances to develop skills or try new things.
4. You'll choose from a huge range of Flexible benefits – select benefits that suit you best through our ‘On Board Benefits' Programme, including cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, access to healthcare, sports clubs, and more!
Who are we?
We're the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. In 2024, Clarivate ranked us in the top 50 most innovative companies in the world, with more than 1200 Safran group inventions patented each year.
What will I be doing?
As an Assembly Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for assembling and testing Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, main gears, and side stays, while maintaining a high standard of quality for each component, along with FOD compliance.
What do I need?
You'll already have fitting experience from a previous role, ideally in an Aerospace or Automotive environment. We're looking for someone with:
1. A completed Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related.
2. The ability to follow technical drawings, specs, procedures, and test instructions.
3. A desire to learn and understand the basic principles of production flow lines and takt times.
4. Knowledge of COSHH and flow line methodologies is ideal, but not essential for you to apply.
Anything else I need to know?
As a valued member of our team, you'll be entitled to a range of company benefits, including:
1. 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave.
2. A generous pension scheme, up to 8% employer match.
3. Our Shares and profit share bonus scheme.
4. And much more!
We want Safran UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and are committed to building a strong, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.'
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