Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partner with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar. What will I be doing? As part of the Operations Salvage Team the Strip operative is responsible for dismantling aircraft landing gears down to individual components. This includes the stripping of paint and cleaning of parts to deliver on time to the Inspection, NDT and MFF process areas. Disassembling complex mechanical parts Setting up tooling fixtures and assist in new tooling design Use of general hand, pneumatic and small electrical tooling Wet and dry Paint Stripping, degreasing and cleaning components Following component maintenance manuals and engineering layout information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to disassemble complex components Use of Forklift Conform to COSHH regulations and safe use of chemicals Ensuring work areas is to 5S standards Why us? Our Gloucester site is a centre of excellence, dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul of landing gears and associated components for civil, military and helicopter aircraft. With over 220 employees, the team support the overhaul of more than 350 legs per year, with a dedicated team of engineers to support customers on-wing when issues emerge in service. Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are 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 Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace: We work a shorter day on a Friday! 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell holiday Annual bonus & Share scheme options Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary) Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle, technology and self-development courses. On-site parking, self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games Involvement in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and wellbeing initiatives What do you need from me? Experienced in dismantling Mechanical Parts Excellent communication skills High attention to detail with strong quality awareness Good computer skills Team working ethics Self-managing and reliant Good problem solving skills Flexibility Must be willing to train and take on board new skills An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and when required Weekends What's my next step? Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call Diversity & Inclusion We want Safran Landing Systems 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 Landing Systems an inclusive place to work