OE Assembly Fitter

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OE Assembly Fitter

Shifts:

Days, Lates, Nights & Weekends

Starting salary: £39,085, increasing to £41,240 + excellent shift premiums!

Shift premiums:

• Bridging shift: 39.75%
• Nights: 38.50%
• Weekend Shift (Night): 59.02%
• Weekend Day Shift (Fifth shift): 48.70%

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end‑to‑end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• 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.

Join Us as an Assembly Fitter. Bring your technical skills and precision to a role where quality and craftsmanship matter. You'll work on complex assemblies, interpreting engineering drawings and applying your expertise to deliver components that meet exacting standards. In a collaborative environment, you'll contribute to continuous improvement and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assemble components and complete production acceptance testing to strict specifications.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications, and test instructions.
• Apply 5S principles and continuous improvement practices to maintain high standards.
• Perform turning and grinding operations, and design or make tooling when required.
• Ensure compliance with FOD and COSHH requirements throughout all activities.

What you’ll bring:

• A full Level 3 engineering apprenticeship and proven fitting experience in aerospace or automotive (ESSENTIAL).
• Strong understanding of specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to work flexibly and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in assembly techniques, with experience in turning and grinding; electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

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.