OE Assembly Inspector
Salary: £39,085
Shifts: Days, Lates, Nights & Weekends
Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran
Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.
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.
Why Work at Safran? Your Wellbeing & Benefits:
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
* Early finish on Fridays
* Competitive salary and annual bonus
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
* Flexible working options
* Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
* Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
* Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
You'll be at the forefront of ensuring quality and compliance for our landing gear components. From LRUs and sub-assemblies to complete MLGs, your expertise will guarantee that every product meets the highest standards. Working within a collaborative team, you'll manage inspections from initial documentation through to EASA sign-off-helping us deliver excellence every time.
What you'll be doing
* Inspect key products to confirm compliance with specifications and quality standards.
* Act as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Evaluate and resolve non-conformities using sound technical judgment.
* Support production schedules while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repeat non-conformances.
What you'll bring
* Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline, plus extensive inspection experience.
* Strong knowledge of quality systems and problem-solving techniques.
* Ability to work independently and make informed decisions with confidence.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to coach and support others.
* Adaptability and flexibility to work across multiple shift patterns, including weekends.
Join Us
Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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 demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know via recruitment.team. if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application
Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check
