Disassembly Operative M-F
Gloucester
New Jobs
Permanent
£30,047 - £32,289 a year
- As a Disassembly Operative, you'll dismantle aircraft landing gears, cleaning and stripping components to prepare them for inspection and repair.
- The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.
- This full-time position is based in Gloucester, offering a competitive salary with shift premiums and opportunities for career development.
Job Description
Gloucester
Starting salary: £30,047 (increasing to £32,289 after training period) + excellent shift premiums!
The most intricate aerospace components and structures. Serviced by you.
Working in Production, as a Disassembly Operative, you'll gain valuable experience in aircraft production and work with a diverse team on interesting projects.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.
Who are Safran Landing Systems?
We 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: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.
We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.
What will I be doing?
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.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- 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.
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 ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to if you 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.
Please by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
- We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge.
- Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
- Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
- Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
- Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
- Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!
Locate your future workplace
Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QL
Gloucester
England United Kingdom