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Test and Development Support Technician
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Test and Development Support Technician
Pitstone, Buckinghamshire
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Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
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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.
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We are looking for passionate individuals to join our R&D Test team as a Test and Development Support Technician at our Pitstone site.
Your Role
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. Training will be provided, and you will be working with an experienced Technician to develop your skills.
What You'll Bring
- 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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At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organization, 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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
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