Quality Inspector

Job description

Quality Inspector Gloucester Shifts

rotating Starting salary: £40,649 (increasing after training) + excellent shift premiums! Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. 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 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. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring quality and compliance for our landing gear components. From LRUs and sub-assemblies to complete MLGs, your expertise will guarantee that every product meets the highest standards.

Working within a collaborative team, you'll manage inspections from initial documentation through to EASA sign-off—helping us deliver excellence every time.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect key products to confirm compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and resolve non-conformities using sound technical judgment.
• Support production schedules while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repeat non-conformances. 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 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 What you'll bring
• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline, plus extensive inspection experience (essential)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions with confidence.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to coach and support others.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work across multiple shift patterns, including weekends.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. 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.