Job Description
Test Technician Apprenticeship
Starting Salary: £17,922
Start Date: September 2025
Entry Requirements: Minimum of 5 GCSEs with a Grade C/5 or above in Maths, English and Science (or predicted for 2025). Please ensure this information is clearly listed in your application.
The Future of Aircraft Design, Pioneered by you
What will you get as a Test Technician Apprentice at Safran?
You'll work with industry leaders/the latest equipment/you'll gain valuable experience in aircraft production/ you'll work with the brightest minds in aerospace engineering
You'll get to work with a great/knowledgeable/innovative/diverse team on interesting/sustainable projects.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress – with large investment being put into the site currently it's an exciting time to join as our growing local team.
You'll have Friday afternoon off/We have a 4.5 working day week.
You'll get to choose from our huge range of flexible benefits, including cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, healthcare, sports clubs, 25 days holiday, up to 8% pension contribution, profit share and shares.
The Test Technician Apprenticeship Programme:
As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete:
Year 1: You will spend time at a private local engineering training provider where the relevant qualification units will be delivered and assessed.
Year 2-3: Will be delivered and assessed within Safran where you will be required to achieve a Level 3 Diploma. To support individual Development Plans, all apprentices will spend allocated time to work in different departments according to each training needs
Complementary Description
What will I be doing?
•Build and set up of test equipment for landing gear testing
•Assembly and fault-finding of electrical installations (e.g. PLC, HMI, Wiring harnesses), with the aid of electrical schematics.
•Assembly, fault finding and maintenance of hydraulic systems
•Compiling electrical schematics
•Calibration of transducers
•Strain-gauge installation
•Setting up data acquisition and control systems for testing
•Supporting Test Engineering facility activities relating to Health & Safety and maintenance
What do I need?
You will have a keen interest in science and engineering and be able to demonstrate a
methodical and thorough approach to work.
You will possess excellent problem solving abilities.
The role of apprentice will require you to be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will be a motivated, hardworking individual with excellent planning
and organisational skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own will be key to your success.
Successful candidates will need to have achieved, or expect to achieve at least 5 GCSE's - including Math and English - Grade A-C or 5-9, Science and a technology.
Time shared between the Safran Landing Systems Services site and the Training Providers site, both located in Gloucester
Job Requirements
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 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 age, 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.
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'
Location- Gloucester
Employment type - Permanent
Hours of work - Full-time
Specificity of the job
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