Job Description

Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is seeking a Fitter Tester to join an established Aftermarket Mixed Military Legacy manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Assembling/disassembling aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators and flight controls per supplied drawings and process instructions. This includes working Military legacy products, collaborating closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to support product release and delivery.

This is a shift-based role with some overtime required. Full training and support will be provided.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics that identify and explain the function of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Proven problem solving skills and experience/exposure to lean manufacturing.
• Identifying non-conformances
• Apprentice trained or time served (NVQ level 3) would be an advantage
• Ability to use hand and machine tools.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Proven ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal a must.
• Basic computer skills are an asset.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.