Company Overview
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only company dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it employs 6,100 people, has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and operates 21,500 engines in service.
Position Overview
Service Engineer Trainee – Fareham (Onsite Days – Flexi) at Safran.
As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future. We are looking for talented individuals to join our Military Technical Support team as a Service Engineer Trainee at our Fareham site. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)
- Flexitime with the chance to finish early on Fridays (role dependent)
- Onsite amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers
- 7% company pension contribution from day one
- Health Cash Plan after probation
- Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity)
- Employee assistance programme
- Share purchase scheme after three months’ service
- Up to 5% annual bonus
- Company sick pay
- Access to a benefits portal: life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, healthcare, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits, and more
- Green Travel Scheme: earn points for sustainable commuting, redeemable for Amazon vouchers
- Development opportunities through Safran University and internal training
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Octopus EV (after probation)
- Involvement in sustainability, charity, volunteering, and networks, including Diversity@Safran, Women@Safran, and our Men’s Health Network
- Plus further opportunities when you join our team
Responsibilities
The Service Engineer trainee programme provides the knowledge, experience, and hands‑on exposure required to deliver high‑quality technical support to the UK MOD. You will learn to manage the technical interface with the customer, support frontline operations, and ensure compliance with safety and airworthiness regulations.
As you progress, you will develop the capability to:
- Operate as a Military Business Service Engineer
- Qualify as an RTM322 Field Support Representative
- Provide resilience and onsite support at MOD Main Operating Bases (MOBs) when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience working within an engineering environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident presenting and discussing complex technical topics
- Ability to adapt communication to different experience levels
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the RTM322 engine used by the UK MOD
- Ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing operational needs
- Strong written and spoken English
- Competent user of MS Office
- Understanding of Safran HE policies and processes
- High diligence and attention to detail
- Logical, structured approach to problem solving
