Aerospace Machinist – Precision & Career Growth

Safran UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish on a Friday

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is recruiting a Machinist to set up, operate and maintain a range of specialist machine tools used across our MRO site. You will machine aerospace components to exact engineering specifications, read drawings and ensure airworthiness through precise tolerances.

Role offers days, lates, nights, shift premiums, and a path through an apprenticeship or NVQ. Competitive pay with benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 desirable.
• Experience operating manual and/or specialist machine tools in engineering/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and optimise specialist machine tools across the MRO site.
• Manufacture and repair aerospace components to precise engineering specifications.
• Prepare, install and secure fixtures, tooling and components safely and accurately.
• Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals and technical specifications.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust feeds and speeds.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify component conformity.
• Diagnose machine and process issues to minimise downtime.

Skills

Machine tool operation

Reading engineering drawings

Cylindrical grinding

Planetary grinding

Boring

Turning and honing

Quality compliance

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Manual machine tools

Job description

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is recruiting a Machinist to set up, operate and maintain a range of specialist machine tools used across our MRO site. You will machine aerospace components to exact engineering specifications, read drawings and ensure airworthiness through precise tolerances.

Role offers days, lates, nights, shift premiums, and a path through an apprenticeship or NVQ. Competitive pay with benefits and progression opportunities.