Job Description

Multi-Skilled Production Maintenance Engineer Apprentice
Starting Salary: £17,922

The Future of Aircraft Design, Pioneered by you

What will you get as a Multi-Skilled Production Maintenance Engineer Apprentice Inspector at Safran?

You'll work with industry leaders and the latest equipment. You'll gain valuable experience in aircraft production, working with the brightest minds in aerospace engineering
You'll get to work with a great and knowledgeable, innovative and diverse team on interesting & sustainable projects.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress – with large investment being put into the site currently it's an exciting time to join as our growing local team!
You'll have Friday afternoon off - we have a 4.5 working day week.
You'll get to choose from our huge range of flexible benefits, including cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, healthcare, sports clubs, 25 days holiday, up to 8% pension contribution, profit share and shares.

The Multi-Skilled Production Maintenance Engineer Programme:

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete:

Year 1: You will spend time at a private local engineering training provider where the relevant qualification units will be delivered and assessed
Year 2-3: Will be delivered and assessed within Safran where you will be required to achieve a Level 3 Diploma. To support individual Development Plans, all apprentices will spend allocated time to work in different departments according to each training needs


What will I be doing?

• To install, maintain and test electrical and mechanical equipment and appliance under stringent safety regulations
• To carry out diagnostic, repair and preventative planned maintenance tasks to plant, equipment and electrical systems in industrial establishments to ensure their continued efficient operation
• Plan, design and work to technical plans and drawings
• To identify faults and administer repairs to faulty electrical and Mechanical equipment
• To estimate, plan and acquire what is required in order to maintain machinery
• To provide technical assistance to all maintenance staff and engineers engaged in research, development, design and application
• To ensure that safekeeping of tools, plant and equipment
• Make adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency of the machines
• Actively support CarlSource system for Work Orders, Inventory control, Predictive Maintenance & Planned Maintenance
• To be committed to the provision of a high quality service
• To comply with all Health & Safety and security procedures and guidelines
• Identify areas for improvement and participating in continuous improvement activities

Complementary Description

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

Job Requirements

What do I need?

You will have a keen interest in science and engineering and be able to demonstrate a methodical and thorough approach to work.

You will possess excellent problem solving abilities.

The role of apprentice will require you to be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will be a motivated, hardworking individual with excellent planning and organisational skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own will be key to your success.

Successful candidates will need to have achieved, or expect to achieve at least 5 GCSE's - including Math and English - Grade A-C or 5-9, Science and a technology.

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 you to apply if you can can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

Specificity of the job

Time shared between the Safran Landing Systems Services site and the Training Providers site, both located in Gloucester