Safran Engineering Services UK Limited
Test and Development Support Technician - Inside IR35 Contractor 6-12m

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At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
About the Role
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our R&D Test team as a Test and Development Support Technician at our Pitstone site. The role is initially for 6-12m as a contractor with an option for it to become permanent.
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As a Test and Development Support Technician at Pitstone you will be providing support, installation and maintenance to our Engineering Test Rigs. These systems are used to test and validate our Electrical Motors and Electrical Generators used across a range of applications in the Aerospace industry. You will support the Engineers in this department to set up tests, new equipment and help to make parts and equipment to keep them running for different customer requirements.
Requirements
- Engineering qualifications like Wiring Regs, Mechanical apprenticeships, NVQs, or Electrical or Electronics Qualifications or other relevant to the role – Essential
- Ability to use or learn Machining centres, such as CNC and Manual; Mills, Lathes, Grinders etc – Essential
- Safe working and good attitude to HSE requirements – Essential
- Experience with plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics – Desirable
- Experience with test equipment like Gauges, Meters, and Tools - Desirable


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Working Hours
- Early finish on a Friday - 0800-1645 Mon-Thurs, 0800-1200 Friday
Amenities
- Onsite canteen
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