Pre Induction Technician

Published 12.03.2024

Company: Safran Helicopter Engines
Job field: Manufacture / assembly and repair
Location: Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time

What's special about us?
Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.

What will I be doing?
The purpose of the job is to carry out Induction Inspections on SafranHE engines and modules by taking into account Quality, Cost, TAT and customer satisfaction.

1. Perform the arrival inventory on the engines/modules coming in to the Pre Induction Shop. Analyse the engine documentation and perform a preliminary Inspection.
2. Identify as early as possible any discrepancy (missing LRUs, excessive erosion) on the engine/module.
3. Ensure all required engine information (TSO, CSO, power checks …) are available at the end of the pre induction process in order to assure that the engine can follow the level 4 process without stopping.
4. Explore all possibilities to repair the engine in a level 3 maintenance centre.
5. Update the SAP Installed Base, the Cockpit Work scope and write the Pre Induction Report.
6. Carry out secondary duties as defined by the his/her manager.
7. Work in accordance with Company Operating Systems, policies and procedures.
8. Work in accordance with HSE legislation. Identify and report any HSE risks to his/her manager or HSE representative.
9. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, working practices and take responsibility for implementation.
10. Support and promote Company values and behaviours.

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Why us?
Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service. Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays), additional day for every 10 years' service
• Flexitime – where you can accrue up to your contractual hours, option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)
• Hybrid working – on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
• On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
• Costa coffee on site
• Generous 7% pension contributions (after 3 months)
• Health cash back scheme (after probation)
• Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
• Annual bonus of up to 3%
• Company sick pay
• Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services
• Ample free parking
• Green scheme – accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share, once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £10)

Job Requirements

What do you need from me?

• Knowledge: Experience on Safran Helicopter Engine families (Arriel, Arrius, Makila) inspection.
• Skills: Mechanical engineering experience post apprenticeship.
• Qualities: Maintain a high consistency of quality standard output, produce accurate Engine inspection reports.

What's my next step?
Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion
We want Safran Helicopter Engines UK 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 Helicopter Engines UK an inclusive place to work.