Skilled Fitter

Job description

Skilled Fitter
Burnley
On site

The role:
We are seeking a skilled Fitter to join our aircraft manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in interpreting engineering drawings, master layouts, and technical build instructions to assemble aircraft components to a high standard. A strong understanding of aviation specifications and compliance requirements is essential. The role requires the ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining exceptional safety standards. You will be expected to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to support high‑quality, on‑time production.

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:

- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (role dependant)
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
- Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Your Role
*Follow and understand working instructions and master layouts.
*Drilling and assembly of aircraft components to fine tolerances and meeting Customer specifications.
*Installation of various rivet and fastener types to high degree of quality.
*Produce quality work that meets engineering definitions and tolerances.
*Display Lean manufacturing skills to meet production deadlines.
*Cost awareness in order to meet work package times and consumable usage.
*Comfortable both working within a team or individually.
*Good organizational skills, can display good housekeeping to keep a tidy working environment.
*Active involvement in continous improvement workshops.
*Identify & escalate any risks or concerns in relation to product or people safety using the company tools & processes.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Desired profile

SKILLS & REQUIRED QUALITIES

• Possess good levels of concentration for drilling, riveting, cutting and using tools safely and accurately.
• Must be able to understand technical drawings and visualize the appearance of finished products.
• Has attained a City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in an engineering or sheet metal discipline.
• Can demonstrate good practical skills for using tools and equipment.
• Can communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environnent.
• Previous experience of an Aerospace environnent would be beneficial.

Required Qualifications:

• Have a good standard of secondary education

Behaviour and capacities:

• Excellent team player, with capability to support others & use the support of other while taking individual responsibility for their own tasks
• Communicate effectively with immediate colleagues within the team. Understands the need of raising awareness to issues that arise within the manufacturing environment.
• Disciplined attitude towards work, excellent timekeeping.
• Flexible working and adaptable to working shift patterns.

Here, we craft excellence together.

About SAFRAN

About Safran Nacelles:

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.