Safran - Graduate Environmental Facilities Scheme

Safran is a leading international high-technology group with two core business areas: aerospace and defence. Its 85,000 employees work across more than 276 locations and 27 countries, with limitless opportunity on offer within aerospace for the design, production and maintenance of aircraft landing gear, electrical systems and engine nacelles.

As one of the world’s most innovative companies, Safran develops everything from jet engines, landing systems and helicopter flight controls, through to optronic systems, nacelles, seats and interiors.

By joining Safran, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence our exciting future, as you learn from our experts and take part in ground-breaking projects.

Our UK Graduate Programme

Joining our Facilities team, you’ll be welcomed into a culture of continuous innovation, as you play a key supporting role in the Low Carbon journey to Net Zero and the 5-year strategic plan looking at how we use latest technologies to anticipate our future needs.

People development is a top priority for Safran as a multinational corporation. Our people are our most valued asset, as we aim to deliver high performing, safer, and more environmentally friendly technology solutions. Safran continually invest in developing our employees’ skills and expertise and support them throughout their careers.

What will I be doing on this graduate programme?

During your 2-year graduate programme within the facilities team, you will be involved in capital projects delivering new equipment and infrastructure in-line with the sites current and future needs. Your role could involve, but not be limited to:

• Being involved in the 5-year strategic plan, looking at how we use the latest technologies to anticipate future needs e.g., Virtual reality and digital modelling and simulation.
• Exposure to the Tooling, CAM and maintenance departments, looking at how we measure and improve the services to our internal customers.
• Working with a number of different people including surveyors, professional bodies, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Data analysis to assist in informed decisions.
• Working with software such as CATIA V5 for 3D modelling and analysis and AUTOCAD to modify CAD layout drawings.

What’s on offer?

• A £29k starting salary, plus access to benefits including health schemes, employee assistance programme, competitive pension scheme etc.
• Fantastic training opportunities, including being enrolled on the Graduate training programme coordinated by Safran University and previous graduates being available as support buddies.
• Support from Safran alongside your work to continue with your choice of professional studies to complement your ambition.
• On-site benefits including a subsided restaurant and a health club.
• A great work/life balance (your work week is finished by 1pm on a Friday!)

What skills do I need?

• A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in either Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities Engineering
• A Passion for Low Carbon/NetZero agenda
• A self-starter who is looking to develop their skills within a progressive facilities department.

Sound like the opportunity for you? If so, simply click ‘Apply Now’ and attach an up-to-date CV – GRB will then be in touch shortly after. This is a popular scheme and spaces fill up on a rolling basis so to ensure yourself a chance at the next stage, make sure you apply ASAP.