Distribution Centre Team Operative

Safran UK

Distribution Centre Team Operative
Gloucester: Shift based (rotation)
Starting salary £32,289 (rising to £34,658 on completion of training) + excellent shift premuims!

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, serving commercial, business, military, and defense fleets. Our expertise covers the complete product life cycle, from OEM design and manufacturing through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

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:

  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
  • Up to 8% employer-matched pension scheme and life assurance
  • Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
  • Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
  • Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
  • Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies


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 define a sustainable future for all.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our Distribution Centre team as a Distribution Centre Team Operative at our Gloucester site.

Your Role:

As a Distribution Centre Team Operative, you will play a key role in managing the life cycle of aircraft parts within our Distribution Centre.

Key responsibilities:

  • Efficiently collate and manage salvageable items in coordination with upstream teams
  • Accurately store and manage serviceable items within the Distribution Centre
  • Oversee the collation, allocation, and return of sales and production float items to appropriate donors
  • Ensure all conformity requirements are met when transferring parts between kits for onward release
  • Support the timely dispersal of parts to production areas to meet operational flow targets
  • Ensure all required traceability information is provided for each lifed item in line with regulatory standards
  • Manage new spares and production float stocks, including receipts, returns, repairs, and regular checks
  • Maintain accurate stock records through effective booking, checking, cycle counting, and error management
  • Accurately scan and transfer data to maintain records of new spares and sales/production float items




What You'll Bring:


  • Strong IT and systems skills - Essential
  • Excellent attention to detail - Essential
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Essential
  • Strong organisation and planning capabilities - Essential
  • Adaptability and a flexible approach to dynamic environments - Essential
  • Commitment to Continuous Improvement (CI) and health and safety - Essential
  • A keen sense of "right first time" - Essential


At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate relevant skills and experience, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process.

Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and play a part in the future of flight, apply today.

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