Inspector, Engineering, Aerospace ​/ Aviation ​/ Avionics

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran

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.

Safety in the sky. Delivered by you.

Based at our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) site and as part of our Production team, as Inspector, you will work very closely with our Quality team to ensure a meticulous and important role is carried out to the highest of standards.

You'll work with the latest equipment and on interesting projects. 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.

What will I be doing?

Your role will be to inspect and sentence a wide variety of aircraft landing gear components to return them to a serviceable condition with the minimal repairs necessary in accordance with the approved maintenance data.

This role is working on a shift basis to include earlies, lates, nights and weekends.

What do I need to succeed in the role?
An Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent ideally gained in the aerospace sector
Individuals with a background in working with aircraft components
Confident communicator, amongst team members and with other business areas
IT literate and able to learn new systems with ease
Sound mathematical skills and a good problem solver
Flexible in approach, willing to take on new responsibilities and you will have a "can do" attitude
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours

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 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.