Assembly Fitter

Assembly Fitter

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Production

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Assembly Fitter

Permanent

Employees / Staff

Full-time

OEM Assembly Fitter

Starting salary: £40,649 + excellent shift premiums!

Shifts:

Days, Lates, Nights & Weekends

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

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.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader inaircraftlanding and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Ourexpertisecoversthe entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end;
Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Your role:
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.

• 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

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite…