Hydraulic Inspector and Fitter Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff \# 2025-156441 Apply with one click Any questions ? **Job Description** Hydraulic Inspector & Fitter The most intricate aerospace components and structures, inspected and assembled by you. As a part of our Production team working for our MRO site (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), this Inspector & Fitter role is a key part of our Hydraulics team. You'll work with the latest equipment and gain valuable experience in aircraft production. 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. Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. • We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you a shorter Friday • 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 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? • The production plan will demand various work-scopes to include test & repair, repair or overhaul • Hydraulic units are tested on a rig to determine serviceability • Serviceable units are inspected to be released back to service • Failed test units require disassembly and subsequent inspection to return the unit to serviceability • Parts are sentenced as serviceable, scrap or requiring repair • Performing minor rework such as hand salvage, blending damaged material, polishing may be required in conjunction with assessing parts/components for repair • Hydraulic units are fully assembled and tested to CMM & drawing maintenance data • Responsibility and confidence to sign off and stamp one's own work for safe release back into service in line with all relevant build documentation • Flexible to cover multiple technical disciplines **Complementary Description** The working hours for this role are as follows; 6.40am - 3.15pm Monday to Thursday 6.40am - 11.50am Friday Salary is £35,133 progressing to £37,231 upon completion of first training stamp obtained. **Job Requirements** What do I need to succeed in this role? • Basic computer skills are essential • Apprentice trained or equivalent qualifications • Experience in working with Inspection & Fitting on Aircraft Landing Gears and Components • Ability to use precision measuring and test equipment • Dedicated, team player, decisive, target driven, skills flexible, positive attitude. • Good communication 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 demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. Please apply 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. Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together. **But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)** There is no regular travel required with this role **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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day **Locate your future workplace** Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QL Gloucester England United Kingdom Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.