Service Engineer

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran
Service Engineer - Gloucester

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry?

At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

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.

Why Work at Safran?

Your Wellbeing & Benefits:
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
Early finish on Fridays (where applicable)
Competitive salary and annual bonus
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Flexible working options
Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

About the Opportunity:

As service Engineer, you will work directly with the end customer when required, carrying out complex repairs and inspections to aircraft landing gear at our customers' facilities.

Key responsibilities:

- Disassembly and inspection of landing gear, with application of remedial action to enable final assembly, test and certification
- Work in accordance with OEM instructions as required.
- Carry out complex repairs and inspections to aircraft landing gear at our customers' facilities
- Communicating directly to customers managing their expectations to provide excellent support.
- Carry out onsite support as required working as part of a workshop team
- Carrying out the recertification of landing gears including disassembly, inspection, local repairs, bushing, assembly & test.

Join Us
Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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 strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check

What you'll need:

Engineering Apprenticeship, plus 5 years' experience in an aviation environment or equivalent.
Previous experience of landing gear maintenance.
Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions.
High level of dexterity with attention for detail
Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment.
Understanding of electrical circuits.
Able to travel at short notice to worldwide destinations, with no restrictions.
Human Factors, risk management, working at height experience.
UK driving license
Have or willing to gain forklift truck & MEWP licences, experience and confidence to work at heights.
Role requires frequent travel and applicants must be deemed medically fit to travel