Skilled Fitter
Burnley
37 Hours per Week
On-site - Shifts
About the Role
Safran Nacelles is looking for skilled and motivated Skilled Fitters to join our Assembly Operations team.
Working on a production assembly line, you will assemble aircraft components and structures to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. Following engineering drawings, master layouts, and manufacturing instructions, you will carry out precision assembly operations while ensuring compliance with aerospace specifications and customer requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading aerospace manufacturer and contribute to the production of industry-leading aircraft components.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow and understand engineering drawings, work instructions, and master layouts.
- Assemble aircraft components to customer and engineering specifications.
- Carry out drilling, riveting, cutting, and fitting operations to fine tolerances.
- Install a variety of rivets and fasteners to a high standard of quality.
- Produce work that meets engineering definitions and quality requirements.
- Work safely and comply with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve production targets and deadlines.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and workshops.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Identify and escalate product quality, process, or safety concerns using company processes.
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:
- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
- Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!
