Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge of landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy…

What will I be doing?

Gloucester's Site Services Contract Performance Controller performs a vital role at Safran Landing Systems UK Ltd, supporting the business' ability to define standard practices and processes concerning the monitoring of the Service Level Agreement (SLA), performance & Health & Safety of both current & new suppliers.

The role will also support other initiatives across site whilst maintaining good communication links with both Internal & External suppliers & stakeholders. The Contract Performance Controller role is fundamental to ensuring the introduction of new ways of working within a safe environment that support the future growth of the supplier base & business.

Principle Responsibilities

• Health and Safety
• Review Risk Assessments & Methods Statement (RAMS) whilst Contractors deliver activities on Site.
• Review, monitor & record HSE performance of all Contractors working on Site.
• Conduct duty of care visits to waste management supplier locations.
• Produce and review risk assessments, safe system of works and lift plans for the Site Services Department.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments for the members of the Site Services team and the activities/tasks they carry out.
• Maintain the COSHH register for the Site Services Department.
• Act in a proactive manner to avoid health and safety related incidents.
• Be expected to respond to any events requiring an immediate response such as investigations, inspections or audits for the Site Services Department.
• Raise and close deviations and near misses.

Contract Control

• Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedules for operations that ensure equipment is robust & able to meet demands of Plant requirements.
• To liaise with Site Services Supervision to agree an achievable predictive & preventative plan for the team.
• Progress and support CMMS system by use of work orders, inventory control, predictive & preventative maintenance.
• Update & maintain a full suite of KPI's.
• To interface with internal and external customers as appropriate regarding issues.
• Raising of relevant purchase order requisitions.
• Liaise with Total Facilities Management (TFM) supplier on work orders and work completion.
• Contribute to the outsourcing contracts content.
• Instigate any cost reduction initiatives.
• Conduct Service Level Agreements (SLA 's) including any Specifications.
• Assess Quality, HSE and Business Performance of Outsourced Activities.

Why us?

Our employees are at the heart of our success; we offer a range of competitive benefits, hybrid working, Global career opportunities and Training and development at our dedicated Safran University to help contribute to a safer and more sustainable aviation. As a forward-looking company, Safran Landing Systems massively invests in Research & Development.

What we will give you?

• Excellent shift premiums
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Profit sharing annual bonus
• Our Shares scheme
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, Costa, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.
We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

'Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

What do you need from me?

Skills/Experince

• Has experience of working in a role that has a focus on Health and Safety, ideally within an industry environment
• Has evidence of current Health and Safety training - IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Experience of managing suppliers and contractors
• Knowledge of Purchasing processes & procedures
• Project management skills
• COSHH awareness
• Ergonomic assessment qualification (training can be provided)
• Proficient user of Microsoft application
• Team-working
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Adaptability. (able to respond flexibly to changing circumstances, aligns own actions with the changing needs of the business)
• Performance management
• Ability to travel