Safran Group

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Painting

Job title

Painter

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 global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

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:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Flexible working options
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Join Us as a Painter

In this hands‑on role, you'll prepare and paint aerospace components that support both OE and Spares production. Working within our busy Paint facility, you'll contribute directly to the quality and reliability of our products.

You'll rotate across a range of shift patterns—including Days, Bridging, Nights and Weekends —while working safely, accurately, and collaboratively.

All PPE is provided, and safety is at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll be doing:

• Interpret complex drawings, engineering layouts and procedures to determine the correct sequence of painting operations.
• Prepare, paint and finish aerospace components, including touch up work where required.
• Use and maintain precision measuring tools and specialist painting equipment to meet quality standards.
• Handle safe lifting and loading of components and follow all Paint Shop HSE requirements, including the correct use of respirators.
• Use MES and SAP systems to manage workflow, ensuring deadlines and production targets are achieved.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll bring:

• 1–2 years of paint shop experience, with aerospace experience considered an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Confidence using precision measurement tools and understanding technical drawings and procedures.
• Physical capability to wear a respirator and follow all safety requirements within a paint environment.
• A reliable, proactive approach, with the ability to meet targets across rotating shift patterns.

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 if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference

2026-183091

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