Production Maintenance & Support Services Manager

Job description

Production Maintenance & Support Services Manager

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

2026-171505

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Means and equipment maintenance - Equipment performance management

Job title

Production Maintenance & Support Services Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

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.

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:

• Early finish on Fridays

• 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

Join Us as a Production Maintenance & Support Services Manager

In this pivotal leadership role, you'll shape the performance, reliability and compliance of the technical resources that keep our production running. Leading both Maintenance and Support Services teams, you'll maximise equipment capability, secure safe and compliant operations, and drive down maintenance-related losses. Your work will directly support delivery, quality, cost performance and customer satisfaction—making you a key contributor to our site's industrial performance and long‑term transformation.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance engineers, technicians and support services staff, fostering a culture of safety, problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

• Run daily QRQC routines to review safety events, performance metrics and equipment issues, assigning clear actions and escalating when needed.

• Define and deliver the site maintenance strategy, balancing corrective, preventive and predictive activities, and managing the annual maintenance budget.

• Improve equipment reliability through robust asset management, preventive plans, root cause analysis and coordination with engineering teams.

• Oversee production support services—including calibration and tooling management—to ensure full regulatory and customer compliance.

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll bring

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in engineering and significant experience in manufacturing, maintenance or industrial support.

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive change and improve performance across safety, delivery, quality and cost.

• Strong planning, prioritisation and delegation skills, with the confidence to manage multiple activities in parallel.

• Solid understanding of industrial performance metrics, CMMS systems, and fact based decision making.

• Experience in TPM/Lean, structured problem solving, and working within regulated industrial environments, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Join Us

Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)

Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH Gloucester