Bench Operator - FTC

Overview

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world s leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.

Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we have a long-standing reputation in the aerospace market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group, supporting both civil and military markets.

As a valued member of our team, you ll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), with an additional day awarded at your 5th, 10th, 20th, 30th, and 40th years with us.
• Flexitime:
  Accrue time to suit your schedule and, in eligible roles, finish as early as 12:30 on Fridays.
• Hybrid Working:
  Flexibility with three days on site and two days working from home (role dependent).
• Onsite amenities:
  Free parking, canteen, subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bicycle storage, and showers
• Pension Scheme:
  Generous 7% company contributions from your first day of employment.
• Health Cash Plan:
  Access to a health cashback scheme after probation.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Share Purchase Scheme:
  Opportunity to buy company shares after three months  service.
• Annual Bonus:
  Eligible for up to 5% annual bonus
• Company Sick Pay
• Benefits Portal:
  Discover a full range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, healthcare, and wellbeing services.
• Green Travel Scheme:
  Earn points for commuting by bike, walking, public transport, or car share. Points are redeemable for Amazon vouchers
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme, including Cycle to Work and Octopus EV Scheme - available after probation
• Take part in our sustainability, charity, and volunteering initiatives, support STEM and join employee networks like Diversity@Safran and Women@Safran and our Men s health network.

• Apprenticeship within a similar organisation or minimum of 3 years
• Continuous experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Manual Deburring using hand held tools
• Operating Engraving Machine (after training)
• 5s Improvements
• Bench Operator (preferably Aerospace background)
• Machine Engraving (although on the job training will be given)
• Manufacturing bench processes and practices

Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.