Pipe Assembly Fabricator
Published 08.29.2025
Company: Safran Landing Systems
Job field: Manufacture / assembly and repair
Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Employees / Staff
Job Description
World leading landing gear. Made by you. As part of our production team the Pipe Fabricator will play a key role in producing our Landing Gear pipes. You\'ll be operating conventional & numerically controlled (CNC) equipment for bending, hydraulic fitting swaging, and pressure testing, all while meeting quality, cost, deadline and safety requirements. You\'ll also provide occasional support to the Landing Gear Assembly line, and contribute to improvements that boost product quality and reduce production time.
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 Friday afternoons to recharge. (if applicable)
* Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
* Sharing in our success: Annual bonus and share scheme options.
* Planning for your future: Generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
* Making your work life easier: Onsite parking, EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
* Flexibility that works for you: A wide range of flexible benefits.
Safran is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, covering design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We are at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation. Our people\'s talents and skills come together to make flying possible, and you can be part of that impact.
Job Requirements
What will I be doing?
* Prepare and install tools, measuring and test equipment and automatic control stations
* Load the computer programs specified in the production procedures and input production equipment settings, ensuring proper function
* Run the machine program to perform operations and perform intermediate checks to ensure geometric tolerances and quality compliance
* Inspect the finished product and identify defects
What do I need to succeed in the role?
* You must have a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ level 3
* Understanding of the basic principles of the pipe manufacture process
* Knowledge of Assembly and completion of associated production acceptance testing
* General knowledge of Fabrication and the relevant machinery
* Ability to follow and understand technical drawings, specs, procedures & test instructions
* Understanding of risks related to Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
* Knowledge of quality tools such as 5S, Lean/6-Sigma
* Ability to self-inspect & complete dimensional measurements
* Understanding of CNC machine programming would be an advantage
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of age, identity or background. If you need reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
Please apply by uploading a CV; if your experience matches what we\'re looking for, one of our recruitment team will call you. 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.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, with partnerships with more than 25 airframers and support for more than 35,000 aircraft.
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Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH, Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
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