Gas Turbine Technician

Job title:

Gas Turbine Technician

Company

Safran

Job description

Vacancy detailsGeneral informationEntity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine’s “World’s best companies 2023” ranking.Safran Helicopter Engines is the world’s leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it employs 5,900 people and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 21,000 engines in service.Reference
2025-150213Position description
DomainProduction
Job field / Job profileManufacture assembly and repair – Mechanical assembly
Job titleGas Turbine Technician
Employment typePermanent
Professional categoryTechnician
Part time / Full timeFull-time
Number of hours per week37
Job descriptionWhat’s special about us?
Safran Helicopter Engines are 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.What will I be doing?
The role of MCM Technician is to be fully autonomous in carrying out level 1 to 3 Maintenance activities on the RTM322 Engine, at the Safran Helicopter Engines (UK) European Maintenance Centre Hub, Maintenance Centre Military (MCM) workshop or occasionally, at the customer sites. Working as part of the team to high Quality standards whilst maintaining the required Turn Around Times to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Achieve on time delivery of engines

• Strive to achieve corporate TAT targets

• Maintain a high consistency of quality standard output

• Produce accurate engine reporting and release documentation

Travel specifictityOccasionally
Additional descriptionWhy us?
Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we’ve been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive:

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)

o Additional day for every 10 years’ service

• Flexitime – where you can accrue up to your contractual hours

o Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)

• Hybrid working – on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
• On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
• Costa coffee on site
• Generous 7% pension contributions (after 3 months)
• Health cash back scheme (after probation)
• Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
• Annual bonus of up to 3%
• Company sick pay
• Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services)
• Ample free parking
• Green scheme

o Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
o Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £10)
Candidate skills & requirementsWhat do you need from me?

• Recognized apprenticeship or higher education in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years mechanical engineering experience post apprenticeship
• MRP 145 knowledge
• Experience on SafranHE Engine families (Arriel, Arrius, Makila, RTM322) maintenance level 1 to 3
• Experienced with carrying out detailed Borescope inspections of Gas turbine engines

What’s my next step?
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.Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Position location
Job locationEurope, UK, England, South East
City (-ies)FarehamCandidate criteria
Additional Languages preferredEnglish (Fluent)

Expected salary

Location

Fareham, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:31:27 GMT

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