Top Bonding Operator (Night Shift)

Job description

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Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles, supporting all types of aircraft-from regional and business, to short, medium, and long-range commercial jets. Our expertise spans nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, and maintenance. Our Burnley site is one of the largest private-sector employers in the region, with nearly 700 employees dedicated to excellence and innovation.

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As a Top Bonding Operator, you will play a crucial part in our manufacturing process, directly contributing to the delivery of high-quality products for our customers. Key responsibilities include:

- Health & Safety: Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety Policy, using appropriate PPE and following specific safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Production Quality: Deliver excellent quality products and superior service to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring strict quality control and product safety at all stages.
- Policies & Procedures: Comply with SAFRAN's policies and procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement and streamlining processes.
- Material Handling: Manage materials in and around the Paintshop and Bonding areas; maintain equipment and ensure a high standard of workplace organisation (5S).
- Preparation & Finishing: Prepare, bond, and finish products using various tools, materials, and methods in accordance with SAFRAN quality standards and process documentation.
- Inventory Management: Maintain effective management of parts and materials and ensure product protection throughout the process.
- Tool Validation: Check all production tools for valid maintenance and calibration status, and promptly report any issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion quality basics and promote a culture of continuous improvement and cost reduction within the business.
- Collaboration: Foster positive working relationships with peers and contribute to the achievement of business goals.
- Support: Provide assistance to other departments and actively engage in process improvements.

Desired profile

- Proven experience using a variety of products, materials, and tools with a high degree of manual dexterity - Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team to meet production targets - Essential
- Experience interpreting process documentation and work instructions to ensure compliance - Essential
- Good spatial awareness - Essential
- Experience in environmentally controlled production environments - Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and environmental controls - Desirable
- Experience implementing and following 5S workplace organisation principles - Desirable?

- Flexible Benefits: 37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with early Friday finish (role dependent)
- Holiday Entitlement: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy additional days)
- Pension Contribution: 10% employer contribution, with employee options to increase via salary exchange
- Flex-time Scheme: Ability to take additional half/full days off per month
- Life Insurance: 4X salary benefit as part of our pension scheme
BUPA Private Medical Insurance: Non-contributory plan for employees
- Development Schemes: Excellent training, education, and career progression opportunities
- Leave Benefits: Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, and paternity leave options
- Share Options: Opportunity to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Catering: Subsidised on-site hot and cold meals

About SAFRAN

Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles, supporting all types of aircraft-from regional and business, to short, medium, and long-range commercial jets. Our expertise spans nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, and maintenance. Our Burnley site is one of the largest private-sector employers in the region, with nearly 700 employees dedicated to excellence and innovation.