Job Description
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. At our Gloucester site we design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including a range of Airbus and Boeing airlines, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. For over 85 years, we have been at the forefront of landing gear technology, contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.
What will I be doing?
- Unload delivery vehicles with fork lift truck and move into stores
- Receive parts from external suppliers, internal and external customers, verify the accuracy against the incoming paperwork and visually check for damage.
- Update receipt of parts correctly in the company information systems. (SAP)
- Allocate parts and update inventory levels by registering all transactions in the company information systems.
- Prioritising requests, that may arrive at the same time from internal customers.
- Physically picking parts from stock and issuing them to pre-allocated order numbers (Marshalling) issuing stock from stores to internal and external locations for spares and production
- Stock checks on a daily/weekly basis within the stores areas, verifying electronic stock records, investigate discrepancies as necessary and update information systems.
- Maintain stock accuracy at all times
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the stores.
- Physically move parts between production areas as instructed/requested
- Check previous operations are clear on SOL (Standard Operating Layout) prior to moving
- Report any damage to parts to relevant team leaders
- Ensure parts are adequately protected for transportation around the site
- Maintain location accuracy at all times
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Complete mandatory start of shift fork truck equipment checks reporting issues to dept team leaders as required
- Be trained and competent in use of industrial band saw in Raw Material stores
Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
- Profit sharing annual bonus
- Our Shares scheme
- Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
- Our dedicated Benefits Portal, with a number of schemes including life assurance, cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, and more!
- Global and local career progression opportunities and sponsorship of training courses
- STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
- Social events throughout the year, sports and social clubs, a large on-site subsidised canteen/break area, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities, Free on-site parking
What do you need from me?
- Computer literacy is essential especially (SAP/Excel.
- Literacy & numeric aptitude is essential i.e. able to recognise part numbers, read packing specifications and calculate quantities.
- Attention to detail.
• Quality conscious, working to procedures. Eg SAP procedures/Work Mover manual trained• Able to work without supervision.
- Target achievement and results orientated.
- Problem solving.
- Proactive approach.
- Teamwork.
- Adaptability.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- 2 tonne Electric Counterbalance fork lift truck licence is essential
- Electric power pallet truck licence advantageous
- Reach truck trained advantageous
- Sound understanding of Health and Safety i.e. Manual Handling.
- Slinging & Rigging trained preferred
- Previous experience of use of industrial band saw advantageous
- Chemical Hazard Awareness & Spillage trained advantageous
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'
Requirement to work at Safran Gloucester main site only
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 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 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 was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The company has partnerships with 20 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, and supports 27,000 aircraft.
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