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Electroplater

Safran -
Gloucester

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Permanent | Full-time
From £32,289 a year

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Military
5S
Continuous improvement

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Published 06.30.2026

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

# 2026-179583

Published 06.30.2026

Job Description

Electroplater

Starting salary: £32,289 (increasing with structured training) + excellent shift premiums!

We will consider applicants with transferable skills for this role!

Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

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:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (+option to buy/sell)
Excellent Pension scheme and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

Your Role:

The role of Electroplater is to assist the plating department in the preparation, pre-treatment and plating of aircraft components to CMM repairs and specifications

Key responsibilities:

Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium and Zinc Nickel
Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process
Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design
Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment
Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information
Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs
Operation of de-embrittlement and stress relief
Cleaning, Masking, Heating and Waxing Components
Grit blasting, strip chrome, Shot peening, strip cad & strip sermetel

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Demonstrable experience within a hands-on role within a production / manufacturing environment (previous plating experience is desirable, but not essential)
IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent – preferred/not required
High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
Willing to train and take on board new skills
An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
Able to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and (when required) Weekends

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 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.

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

Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

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. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also 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.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

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Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QL

Gloucester

England United Kingdom

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