Service Engineer

Description:

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy…

Due to retirement, we now have an opportunity for a Service Engineer to join our team in Gloucester. In this role, you will be carrying out complex repairs and inspections to aircraft landing gear at our customers' facilities. Duties will also include disassembly and inspection of landing gear, with application of remedial action to enable final assembly, test and certification, working in accordance with OEM instructions as required. Communicating directly to customers and managing their expectations to provide excellent support.

You will work as part of a team to provide onsite support as required, working as part of a workshop team, carrying out the recertification of landing gears including disassembly, inspection, local repairs, bushing, assembly & test.

This is a customer facing role acting with professionalism at all times as company representative. Key tasks include;
*Responsible for carrying out repairs to aircraft landing gear & associated equipment, out of base traveling to customers locations in around the world
*Holding a company signatory stamp with the responsibility to release landing gears and components back in to service under the appropriate airworthiness authority.
*Flexibility to support AOG and urgent customers' requests whilst on site and out of hours including weekends and public holidays.
*Company ambassador for Safran whilst on customer premises ensuring effective communication and professionalism at all times
*Assist in the repair, test and overhaul of landing gears while on site at Gloucester MRO.
*Ability to dis-assemble, assemble and test complex landing gear assemblies.
*Provision, control and maintain specialised tooling for out of base requirements.
*Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours
*Ability to read and interpret component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Airworthiness Directives
*Ability to compile risk assessments prior to and during off site events to ensure a safe working environment
*Use of a Forklift (full training can be given), MEWP and working at height
*Required to work day shift when on site (subject to change in line with company requirements) plus unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays when working on wing

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

· We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business

· We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future

· We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate

· We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

*Engineering Apprenticeship, plus 5 years' experience in an aviation environment or equivalent.
*Previous experience of landing gear maintenance.
*Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions.
*High level of dexterity with attention for detail
*Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment.
*Understanding of electrical circuits.
*Able to travel at short notice to worldwide destinations, with no restrictions.
*Human Factors, risk management, working at height experience.
*UK driving license
*Have or willing to gain forklift truck & MEWP licences, experience and confidence to work at heights.
*Excellent problem solver with root cause analysis skills.
*Efficient computer skills.
*Articulate with excellent communication skills at all levels
*Ability to make decisions under pressure
*Good mathematical skills
*Excellent team working ethics
*Self-managing and reliable with high levels of flexibility and integrity
*An understanding of QMS, Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
*Role requires frequent travel and applicants must be deemed medically fit to travel

What we will give you?

· Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)

· 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave

· Annual bonus & Share scheme options

· Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)

· Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities

· Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!

· Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes

· STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

· Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential