Manufacturer - Machine Operator

Job description

Manufacturer - Machine Operator

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

2025-167494

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Conventional machining

Job title

Manufacturer - Machine Operator

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Manufacturer - Machine Operator

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

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.

Skills: Hand tools, Machining, Mechanical overhaul, Fitting, Repairs, Workshop, Maintenance, Winding, Servicing, Brazing, Wiring, Impreg

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:

• Use both manual and CNC machines to machine parts for use in electrical motors and generators.

• Ability to use a multitude of hand tools including screw drivers, pliers, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools and other manual hand tools.

• Take precise measurements using a multitude of equipment including micrometres, height gauges and air gauges.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to work area and processes.

• Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Ability to manually handle products weighing up to 25kg, using lift aides where appropriate.

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.

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 some or all of the following, we'd love to hear from you:

• Manual machining experience required.

• Preferred experience of Studer Grind, HAAS or NLX.

• Operating CNC machines changing tooling, programs and setups.

• Experience working in a high quality control and compliance environment.

• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Evidence of written English at interview stage.

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