Entity
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
2024-146844

Position description
Domain

Production
Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly
Job title

Gas Turbine Field Technician
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Technician
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Number of hours per week

37
Job description

What'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 purpose of the job is to carry out level 1 to 3 maintenance activities on Safran HE engines and modules on site or off-site by taking into account Quality, Cost, Turnaround time and customer satisfaction from initial inspection up to release.

1. Decide on the intervention's feasibility by taking into account the reason for return, the engine documentation and personal qualifications

2. Define and ensure availability of all resources - equipment, parts, release documents, tooling, documentation, qualifications and purchase order - necessary for the maintenance intervention

3. Identify the complete scope of the intervention in order to be able to ensure the airworthiness of the engine or module

4. Carry out the maintenance activities on the engine or module in accordance with the Safran HE maintenance documentation

5. Carry out and certify all relevant recording, reporting and release documentation associated with any work carried out to standards defined in Safran HE maintenance documentation

6. Carry out secondary duties as defined by his/her manager

7. Work in accordance with Company Operating Systems, policies and procedures

8. Work in accordance with HSE legislation. Identify and report any HSE risks to his/her manager or HSE representative

9. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, working practices and take responsibility for implementing

10. As the representative of Safran HE UK delivering support regarding Safran HE products and services, the successful candidate must support and promote Company values and behaviours
Travel specifictity

Frequently
Additional description

Why 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 & requirements

What do you need from me?
• 5 years mechanical engineering experience post apprenticeship
• EASA 145 knowledge
• Experience on Safran HE Engine families (Arriel, Arrius, Makila) maintenance level 1 to 4

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 and Inclusion
We want Safran Helicopter Engines UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Helicopter Engines UK an inclusive place to work.
Position location
Job location

Europe, UK, England, South East
City (-ies)

Fareham

Candidate criteria
Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)