Laboratory Process Technician, Chemistry & Environmental Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician 2025-160479 Apply with one click Any questions ? Job Description Safety in the sky. Delivered by you! Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a Laboratory Process Technician to join our MRO site in Gloucester! In this role, you'll work with the latest equipment and the brightest minds in aerospace engineering. 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: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. - Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. - Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. - Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. - Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. - Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. Who are Safran Landing Systems? We 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: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. Job Requirements What do I need to succeed in the role? - A degree in Chemistry or equivalent Scientific disciplines - OR Laboratory experience, ideally in an engineering / plating environment or equivalent - preferably gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors. - Good IT skills. - Excellent communication skills. - High attention to detail with strong quality awareness. 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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. 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. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) What will I be doing? - Analysis and management of vat solutions associated to salvage activity with an emphasis on Electro Plating solutions. - Perform electroplating and surface treatment processes on test specimens in accordance with technical specifications, ensuring accurate preparation for subsequent metallurgical testing and analysis. - Conduct metallographic preparation and analysis of test specimens using microscopy, hardness testing, and related techniques to support quality control. - Review process control specifications to ensure compliance and optimization of existing internal Works Procedures (WPs), and develop new WPs where necessary. Provide support for Quality Management Systems as well as supporting internal & external audits (Quality/Suppliers/ MROs/WPs/Product & Customer). - Working as part of the laboratory team in the management of the MFF plating plant. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for vats, ancillary and environmental equipment. This role will be working on a shift basis, including an early and late shift, rotating on a weekly and bi-weekly basis. Company Information 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 aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day Locate your future workplace Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QL Gloucester England United Kingdom 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families - Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/). - © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. - © Safran Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.