Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Fitting
Job title
Sheet Metal Worker
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran:
Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.
We are a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise cover nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.
Due to an increase in production we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team.
We're offering permanent contracts, in roles offering activities.
Why Work at Safran? Your Wellbeing & Benefits:
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Flexible working options and flexitime scheme
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Plus much more
About the Opportunity:
Our Sheet Metal Components team work with steel, aluminium and titanium to produce high-quality parts. You'll use engineering drawings, templates and fixtures to mark out, drill, cut and form materials with both hand tools and workshop equipment including guillotines, folders, shrinkers and forming wheels.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Marking out, drilling, cutting, and setting Sheet Metal components using both manual and mechanised tools
- Working from engineering drawings, templates, and fixtures
- Operating machinery such as guillotines, folders, shrinkers, and forming wheels
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and accurately in compliance with engineering specifications
- Collaborating with team members to achieve production targets and maintain high quality standards
Candidate skills & requirements
What You'll Bring:
Essential
- Time-served apprenticeship in Sheet Metal work
- Excellent practical skills for using tools and equipment
- Good levels of concentration for safe and accurate work
- Ability to understand technical drawings and visualise finished products
Join Us
Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. 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 demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know via yousra.asri.ext@safrangroup.com if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.
Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check.