At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Service Engineer Trainee and support military technical operations.
- Company: Safran Helicopter Engines, a global leader in aerospace and defence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible hours, and a range of health and wellness perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to innovative aerospace solutions.
- Qualifications: Engineering experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our Military Technical Support team as a Service Engineer Trainee at our Fareham site. Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market.
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:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)
- Flexitime with the chance to finish early on Fridays (role dependent)
- Onsite amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers
- 7% company pension contribution from day one
- Health Cash Plan after probation
- Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity), and employee assistance programme
- Share purchase scheme after three months' service
- Up to 5% annual bonus
- Company sick pay
- Access to a benefits portal: life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, healthcare, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits and more
- Green Travel Scheme: earn points for sustainable commuting, redeemable for Amazon vouchers
- Development opportunities through Safran University and internal training
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Octopus EV (after probation)
- Involvement in sustainability, charity, volunteering, and networks including our Men's Health Network
Your role: The Service Engineer trainee programme provides the knowledge, experience, and hands-on exposure required to deliver high-quality technical support to the UK MOD. You will learn to manage the technical interface with the customer, support frontline operations, and ensure compliance with safety and airworthiness regulations.
As you progress, you will develop the capability to:
- Operate as a Military Business Service Engineer
- Qualify as an RTM322 Field Support Representative
- Provide resilience and onsite support at MOD Main Operating Bases (MOBs) when required
Job Requirements:
What You'll Bring
- Essential
- Experience working within an engineering environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confident presenting and discussing complex technical topics
- Ability to adapt communication to different experience levels
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Desirable
- Working knowledge of the RTM322 engine used by the UK MOD
- Ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing operational needs
- Strong written and spoken English
- Competent user of MS Office
- Understanding of Safran HE policies and processes
- High diligence and attention to detail
- Logical, structured approach to problem solving
We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
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.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
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.
