Service Engineer

Company: Safran
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Location: Gloucester
Job Description:

As a service Engineer, you will work directly with customers to perform complex repairs and inspections of aircraft landing gear at customer facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Disassembly and inspection of landing gear, with application of remedial action to enable final assembly, test and certification.
  • Work in accordance with OEM instructions as required.
  • Carry out complex repairs and inspections to aircraft landing gear at customer facilities.
  • Communicate directly with customers to manage their expectations and provide excellent support.
  • Provide onsite support as required, working as part of a workshop team.
  • Carry out the recertification of landing gears, including disassembly, inspection, local repairs, bushing, assembly and test.

Qualifications

  • Engineering Apprenticeship, plus 5 years’ experience in an aviation environment or equivalent.
  • Previous experience of landing gear maintenance.
  • Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Drawings & instructions.
  • High level of dexterity with attention to detail.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment.
  • Understanding of electrical circuits.
  • Ability to travel at short notice to worldwide destinations, with no restrictions.
  • Human Factors, risk management and working at height experience.
  • UK driving licence.
  • Willingness to obtain forklift truck & MEWP licences, and experience and confidence to work at heights.
  • Medical fitness to travel frequently.

Benefits

  • Early finish on Fridays (where applicable).
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus.
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance.
  • Professional development, ongoing training and mentoring.
  • Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage and showers.
  • Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026