Test and Development Support Technician
Requirements
Applicants need relevant engineering qualifications, such as wiring regulations, a mechanical apprenticeship, an NVQ, or electrical or electronics qualifications, and the ability to use or learn CNC and manual machining equipment. Safe working practices and a positive attitude toward health, safety, and environmental requirements are essential; experience with plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and test equipment is desirable.
Job Description
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Test and Development Support Technician
Pitstone, Buckinghamshire
On Site
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)
*Strong 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
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our R&D Test team as a Test and Development Support Technician at our Pitstone site.
Your Role
As a Test and Development Support Technician at Pitstone you will be providing support, installation and maintenance to our Engineering Test Rigs. These systems are used to test and validate our Electrical Motors and Electrical Generators used across a range of applications in the Aerospace industry. You will support the Engineers in this department to set up tests, new equipment and help to make parts and equipment to keep them running for different customer requirements. Training will be provided and you will be working with an experience Technician to develop your skills.
What You'll Bring
*Engineering qualifications like Wiring Regs, Mechanical apprenticeships, NVQs, or Electrical or Electronics Qualifications or other relevant to the role - Essential
*Ability to use or learn Machining centres, such as CNC and Manual; Mills, Lathes, Grinders etc - Essential
*Safe working and good attitude to HSE requirements - Essential
*Experience with plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics - Desirable
*Experience with test equipment like Gauges, Meters, and Tools - Desirable
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 applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply 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.
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About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets.
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