Bushing Machinist M/F

Job description

Bushing Machinist M/F

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day

Reference

2026-169918

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Conventional machining

Job title

Bushing Machinist M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up and secure cutting tools on various manual centre lathes and machine bushings of various materials to required sizes.

• Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment.

• Read component maintenance manuals (CMM's), complex drawings and engineering layout information, in order to determine methods and sequences of operations, needed to complete repairs of parts within specified dimensions and tolerances.

• To fit bushings into aircraft parts using various fitting techniques in accordance with CMMs, WP's and Process control specifications.

• Ability to be able to work as part of a team and be able to work alone effectively.

• Actively participate in Daily problem solving and continuous improvements events.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Why Work at Safran? Your Wellbeing & Benefits:

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. 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

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll bring

• An Engineering Apprenticeship or similar ideally gained in the aerospace or the automotive sector – Preferred/not required

• Candidates would ideally have experience in conventional Lathe Turning and Honing

• Excellent communication skills

• Good computer skills

• Good mathematical skills

• Team working ethics

• Self-managing and reliable

• Good problem solving skills

• Flexibility

• Must be willing to train and take on board new skills

• An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles

• Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours

• You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and when required Weekends

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester (MRO)