Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Gloucester

Shifts:

rotating

Starting salary: £40,649 (increasing after training) + excellent shift premiums!

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

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.

Your role :

You'll be at the forefront of ensuring quality and compliance for our landing gear components. From LRUs and sub-assemblies to complete Landing Gears, your expertise will guarantee that every product meets the highest standards. Working within a collaborative team, you'll manage inspections from initial documentation through to EASA sign-off-helping us deliver excellence every time.

Key responsibilities:

Inspect key products to confirm compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Act as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Evaluate and resolve non-conformities using sound technical judgment.
Support production schedules while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repeat non-conformances.

What you'll bring

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline, plus extensive inspection experience (essential)
Strong knowledge of quality systems and problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions with confidence.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to coach and support others.
Adaptability and flexibility to work across multiple shift patterns, including weekends.
We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation