Manufacturing technician Work, Jobs in Lydney, Gls (with Salaries)

Build Technician
Safran —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Quality Technician
Kennametal —Newport
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- In-person
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Assembly & Fastener Technician
DKM Sheet Metal Ltd —Stonehouse
- Up to £29,999 a year
- Overtime
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Specialist Assembly Technician
KLA —Newport
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Annual leave
6d
Assembly Technician
KLA —Newport
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Manufacturing Quality Technician
EssilorLuxottica —Thornbury
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
RD&A Technician
Kerry —Bristol
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quality Control Technician
Bio-Techne —Bristol
- £22,100 - £35,400 a year
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
Electronics Engineering Technician
Renishaw —Woodchester
- £34,000 - £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Assembly
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Engineering Technician
Heineken International B.V. —Hereford
- £43,884 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Shift Technician
Heineken International B.V. —Hereford
- £43,884 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Electrical Maintenance Technician.
Celanese International Corporation —Newport
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
Assembly Technician - Hydraulic
Ontic —Staverton
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
15h
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
CIMPOR —Bristol
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Mechanical Technician
Baker Hughes —Nailsea
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Life insurance
Engineering Device Technician
Vishay —Newport
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Manufacturing
Electrical Technician
Expleo —Bristol
- Schematics
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
11d
Technician - Isle of Wight
Engineering Operations —Bristol
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- University
- Continuous improvement
Assembly Technician
SYNTEGON —Bristol
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bakery
- Computer skills
Quick apply
Manufacturing Technician
ETL Systems Ltd —Hereford
- Full-time
- Quality control
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Build Technician

Safran -
Cwmbran

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

Mechanical assembly
Computer literacy
Production and assembly experience
MRP
Continuous improvement
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Root cause analysis
Sheet metal
BTEC
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 06.26.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician

# 2026-182684

Published 06.26.2026

Job Description

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it.
As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

Your Role

As a Build Technician, you will play a key role in the development and industrialisation of new aircraft seating products. Acting as a vital link between engineering and production, you will assemble, test, and refine prototype seats to ensure they are robust, manufacturable, and ready for series production.
Working hands-on with cutting-edge aerospace products, you will support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by identifying design and assembly issues early, proposing improvements, and helping drive continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Building prototype and development seat assemblies from CAD data and engineering instructions
Checking parts and assemblies against drawings, specifications, and design intent
Identifying and reporting build issues, and supporting root cause analysis (RCA)
Proposing practical improvements to enhance product manufacturability and assembly efficiency
Supporting design reviews with feedback from a build and assembly perspective
Reworking and modifying parts to test new design solutions
Developing, validating, and improving process work instructions
Recording build times to support cycle time calculation and production readiness
Supporting production teams during product ramp-up and training operators
Working closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to meet airworthiness and quality requirements
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (5C, 5S, Lean practices)

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Essential

BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience/apprenticeship)
Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing environments
Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings
Hands-on assembly experience using mechanical fixings (fasteners, rivets, bonding, etc.)
Good understanding of materials (metal, composites, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Basic IT skills (MS Office) and ability to work with engineering systems
Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of machining operations (lathe, milling, CNC)
Experience with CAD model interrogation (3D software)
Understanding of composites and additive manufacturing
Experience in sheet metal work
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., BaaN)
Experience creating or improving work instructions and assembly processes

Here, we craft excellence together.

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 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 anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
Mobility & training opportunities: We support your career growth through development, training, and mobility opportunities.
A culture of excellence: Join a collaborative team driven by quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Get involved
We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

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

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
4 x Life Assurance
Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee -assistance programme

Annual share save schemes.

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