Machinist Apprentice

Job Description:

Machinist Apprenticeship
Starting Salary: 17,922

The Future of Aircraft Design, Pioneered by you.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.

What will you get as an Apprentice Machinist at Safran?

Youll work with industry leaders and the latest equipment. Youll gain valuable experience in aircraft production, working with the brightest minds in aerospace engineering.

Youll get to work with a great, knowledgeable, innovative and diverse team on interesting & sustainable projects.

Youll have opportunities to learn and progress – with large investment being put into the site currently its an exciting time to join as our growing local team!

Youll have Friday afternoon off - we have a 4.5 working day week!

Youll 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 Machinist Apprenticeship 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?
Cylindrical Grinding, Planetary Grinding, Vertical Boring, Horizontal Boring, Turning and Honing.

Set up and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools and precision components onto machine beds plus adjust and operate specialist machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.

Monitor and adjust feed and speeds during the machining process to ensure efficiency of both the machine and speed of process.

Use of a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment.

Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to complete repairs of parts within specified dimensions and tolerances.

Diagnose machine or tool malfunctions and determine need for adjustment or repairs.

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 effectively work 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.

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

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'

Job Ident #: 147814

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com