Electroplater

Electroplater – Gloucester

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, offering a full product lifecycle from OEM design to maintenance, repair and overhaul.

• Assist the plating department in the preparation, pre‑treatment and plating of aircraft components to CMM repairs and specifications.
• Work with electrical circuitry and surface finishing on chromium, nickel, cadmium and zinc nickel.
• Prepare and mask components during the pre‑plating process.
• Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design.
• Use a wide range of precision measuring equipment.
• Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information.
• Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine the need for adjustment or repairs.
• Operate de‑embrittlement and stress relief processes.
• Perform cleaning, masking, heating and waxing of components.
• Carry out grit blasting, chrome stripping, shot peening, cadmium stripping and sermetel stripping.

• Demonstrable experience in a hands‑on production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electroplating techniques.
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness.
• Willingness to train and adopt new skills.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma disciplines and 5S principles.
• Ability to work shift rotations comprising days, late shifts, nights and, when required, weekends.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus and pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell).
• Excellent pension scheme and life assurance.
• Professional development, ongoing training and mentoring.
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers.
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies.

At Safran, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone, and we encourage all candidates to apply if they can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to this role.