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SAFRAN UK
Disassembly Operative
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Contact SAFRAN UK
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Salary
- 30047.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- SAFRAN UK
- Closes
- 02 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
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 covers the entire life cycle of our products from end–to–end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.
Competitive salaryEarly finish on a Friday25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell daysAnnual bonus and share scheme optionsPension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salaryOnsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilitiesWe offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are differentWe support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.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.
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 covers the entire life cycle of our products from end–to–end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.
Disassembly Operative
Gloucester
Starting salary: 30,047 (increasing to 32,289 after training period) + excellent shift premiums!
The role:
As part of the Operations Salvage Team the Strip operative (Disassembly) is responsible for dismantling aircraft landing gears down to individual components. This includes the stripping of paint and cleaning of parts to deliver on time to the Inspection, NDT and MFF process areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Disassembling complex mechanical parts
Setting up tooling fixtures and assist in new tooling design
Use of general hand, pneumatic and small electrical tooling
Wet and dry Paint Stripping, degreasing and cleaning components
Following component maintenance manuals and engineering layout information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to disassemble complex components.
Experienced in dismantling Mechanical Parts
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
Good computer skills
Team working ethics
Good problem solving skills
Willing to train and take on board new skills
You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and when required Weekends.
Here, we craft excellence together.
We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. 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 hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
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.
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.
Get involved:
We 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.
Ad ID: 5419292253
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