Manufacturer
Leighton Buzzard (Central Bedfordshire)
Job description
Manufacturer
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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Reference
2025-165311
Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly
Job title
Manufacturer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Technician
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Assembler/Manufacturing Technician
Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
£34,225 per annum + 14.5% Shift Premium
Benefits: 6% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, High street discounts, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen
Skills: Hand tools, Mechanical overhaul, Fitting, Repairs, Workshop, Maintenance, Winding, Servicing, Brazing, Wiring, Impreg, Spraying
Shift Pattern
Week 1:
Monday to Thursday: 6.00am to 2.00pm
Friday: 6.00am to 11.00am
Week 2:
Monday to Thursday: 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday: 11.00am to 4.00pm
This shift pattern attracts a 14.5% shift premium on basic salary.
If you have experience of the repairs, manufacturing or repairs of any Engineering product we would love to hear from you. We can help you develop your career in Aerospace with a leading company working on exciting products.
In this role you will utilise the latest technology to repair, assemble, build and maintain aircraft generators and motors, in addition to learning how to balance rotor assemblies.
The Role:
·Repair and assembling of aircraft generators and rotors
·Following Engineering drawings and work instructions
·Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures
·Strip, survey and fitting experience for generators and motors
·Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to work area and processes.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
N/A
Candidate skills & requirements
Desirable Experience
We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we're also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have experience in fitting, repairs, assembly and/or test from any relevant industries we'd love to hear from you. We ask that you are able to lift weighs of up to 25kgs, and have some technical abilities to learn our products.
The Company:
At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight.
The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion.
If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.
Get involved:
We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme.
Our Wellbeing Programme in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it with all that we do. The programme is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, London
City (-ies)
Pitstone