Engineering Support Technician

Job description

Engineering Support Technician

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

2026-170061

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Testing - Planning and execution of tests

Job title

Engineering Support Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Engineering Support Technician

PITSTONE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

On Site

Skills: Machining, Milling, Plumbing, Electrical, Multi-skilled, Test Setup, Fault Finding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, High Voltage, Low Voltage, Transducers, Multi-meter, Wiring, Strain Gauges, Test Equipment, Maintenance

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:

• Early finish on Fridays

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)

• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance

• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering Test team as an Engineering Support Technician at our Safran Electrical & Power Ltd site in Pitstone.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that 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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

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

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

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.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

Your Role

As an Engineering Support Technician at Pitstone you will be providing support, installation and maintenance to our Engineering Test Rigs. These systems are used to test and validate our Electrical Motors and Electrical Generators used across a range of applications in the Aerospace industry. You will support the Engineers in this department to set up tests, new equipment and help to make parts and equipment to keep them running for different customer requirements. Training will be provided and you will be working with an experience Technician to develop your skills.

What You'll Bring

• Engineering qualifications like Wiring Regs, Mechanical apprenticeships, NVQs, or Electrical Qualifications or other relevant to the role – Essential

• Ability to use Machining centres, such as CNC and Manual; Mills, Lathes, Grinders etc – Essential

• Safe working and good attitude to HSE requirements – Essential

• Experience with plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics – Desirable

• Experience with test equipment like Gauges, Meters, and Tools.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

Pitstone