At Safran Electrical & Power, we’re looking for skilled individuals to join our team in Pitstone, supporting the assembly, repair, overhaul and testing of aircraft generators and associated components. Whether you’re bringing direct aerospace experience or transferable manufacturing skills, we’ll provide a high level of training and support to help you develop your expertise and build a long-term career within aerospace. The role: As an Assembly Operative, you’ll be responsible for the assembly, repair and inspection of aerospace electrical equipment, including:
- Building and overhauling aircraft generators and rotor assemblies
- Balancing rotor assemblies to required specifications
- Carrying out heat and freeze operations for stator sink fitting
- Stripping, surveying and fitting generator components
- Electrical assembly and repair down to sub-assembly level
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, layouts and technical documentation
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on customer products
- Inspecting products using precision measuring and electrical test equipment
- Completing work in line with quality, safety and regulatory standards
We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Experienced with electrical or electro-mechanical assembly and repair
- You’ll be able to read engineering drawings
- Experienced using hand tools, torque wrenches, fixtures and jigs
- You’ll have strong attention to detail and quality focused working practices
- You’ll be a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
- Must be able to safely lift equipment and generators weighing up to 25kg
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. As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions. 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. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world’s leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.
08:00 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday / 08:00 to 12:00 Friday / 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Thursday / 11.00 to 16:00 Friday
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:
- Comprehensive training in aerospace products, processes and industry standards
- Opportunities to develop additional technical and manufacturing skills
- Competitive salary
- Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
- 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
- Dental and BUPA cover
- Workplace nursery scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme including health and finance
- Onsite subsidised canteen
- We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
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