Distribution Centre Team Operative M-F

Published 06.10.2026 Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Material and processes Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff # 2026-181667 Published 06.10.2026

Job Description

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 M/F 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. You will be responsible for the efficient collation, storage, and management of all serviceable and salvageable items, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also support the timely flow of materials, maintain accurate inventory, and contribute to operational excellence by ensuring all related processes are carried out safely and efficiently. Your attention to detail and ability to collaborate across teams will contribute directly to Safran's reputation for quality and reliability.

Job Requirements

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.
• Arrange the collection of parts from local suppliers and storage facilities as required.
• Manage the picking process for new spares and sales/production float, including generating pick lists and system data imports.

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
• Comprehensive product and process knowledge – Preferred
• Thorough understanding of inventory systems, procedures, and regulatory compliance – Preferred

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We encourage anyone to 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, today

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Why Safran?

A global presence: Join a business of over 100,000 colleagues, on 300 sites across 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We value our differences—they make us stronger and drive innovation.
Innovation at the core: Contribute to our mission to decarbonise aerospace and create a safer world.
Mobility & training opportunities: Access personalised career plans, training, and global mobility options.
A culture of excellence: Experience a team driven by collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Get involved: Join employee networks and groups focused on diversity, wellbeing, sports, STEM, charity partnerships, and more.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products?
Looking to grow in a stimulating, supportive, and people-focused company? Above all, we are seeking creative and committed individuals—so come and join our 8,000 passionate employees!

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QL

Gloucester

England United Kingdom