Assembly Fitter
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Staverton Bridge, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£37.2k - £39.5k Annual
Full-Time
Assembly Fitter
Gloucester
Shifts: Rotating (days, lates, nights + occasional weekends)
£37,241 (rising to £39,465 on completion of training) + excellent shift allowance & benefits!
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
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
Your role:
As an Assembly Fitter, you'll play a critical role in our MRO operations, assembling and testing single aisle family landing gears.
You'll work as part of a diverse team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays, and with quality being at a high level
Continuous improvement on improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.
Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery
What you'll bring:
An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within the aerospace or manufacturing sector) or a Level 3 NVQ
Knowledge of working with and assembling complex mechanical products
Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, and Service Letters
Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches etc
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
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
Gloucester
Shifts: Rotating (days, lates, nights + occasional weekends)
£37,241 (rising to £39,465 on completion of training) + excellent shift allowance & benefits!
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
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
Your role:
As an Assembly Fitter, you'll play a critical role in our MRO operations, assembling and testing single aisle family landing gears.
You'll work as part of a diverse team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays, and with quality being at a high level
Continuous improvement on improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.
Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery
What you'll bring:
An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within the aerospace or manufacturing sector) or a Level 3 NVQ
Knowledge of working with and assembling complex mechanical products
Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, and Service Letters
Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches etc
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
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
Reference: 225251867
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Assembly Fitter
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Staverton Bridge, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£37.2k - £39.5k Annual
Full-Time
Assembly Fitter
Gloucester
Shifts: Rotating (days, lates, nights + occasional weekends)
£37,241 (rising to £39,465 on completion of training) + excellent shift allowance & benefits!
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
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
Your role:
As an Assembly Fitter, you'll play a critical role in our MRO operations, assembling and testing single aisle family landing gears.
You'll work as part of a diverse team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays, and with quality being at a high level
Continuous improvement on improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.
Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery
What you'll bring:
An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within the aerospace or manufacturing sector) or a Level 3 NVQ
Knowledge of working with and assembling complex mechanical products
Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, and Service Letters
Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches etc
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
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
Gloucester
Shifts: Rotating (days, lates, nights + occasional weekends)
£37,241 (rising to £39,465 on completion of training) + excellent shift allowance & benefits!
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
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
Your role:
As an Assembly Fitter, you'll play a critical role in our MRO operations, assembling and testing single aisle family landing gears.
You'll work as part of a diverse team to complete the required quantity of shipsets per week to meet our customer's expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assemble and test Airbus Single Aisle family nose and forestay, and main gears and sidestays, and with quality being at a high level
Continuous improvement on improving the quality and efficiency of both the assembly and test of the units.
Deliver a product in line with quality, cost, and delivery
What you'll bring:
An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within the aerospace or manufacturing sector) or a Level 3 NVQ
Knowledge of working with and assembling complex mechanical products
Experience in reading component maintenance manuals, drawings, engineering layouts and additions to the original design such as Service Bulletins, and Service Letters
Ability to use a wide range of precision measuring and test equipment
Have an understanding of basic electrical circuitry for fitment and test of harness/switches etc
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
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
Reference: 225251867
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