Machinist

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their team. The role involves machining composite and metallic parts using advanced CNC machinery. Applicants should have a recognized mechanical apprenticeship and relevant machining experience. The position offers a 36-hour work week, generous holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Generous Life Cover

On-site Occupational Health Department

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development and growth

Free car parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s relevant post-apprenticeship machining experience.
• Understanding of CNC programming and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Machine composite & metallic component parts using multi-axis CNC machinery.
• Set up cutting tools as per CNC program requirements.
• Perform weekly TPM checks.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

NVQ3

Job description

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Join Spirit AeroSystems

At Spirit, we don’t just build aircraft structures – we build the future of aviation. As Northern Ireland’s largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration, and after-market support. Our world-class facilities span over 3 million square feet across six locations, delivering advanced aerostructures—including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles—for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognized centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.

Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

• 36-hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous Life Cover
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

We offer an exciting opportunity for a Machinist.

Machinist

£32,400 rising to £35,300

Responsibilities:

• Machine composite & metallic component parts using multi-axis CNC machinery
• Assist engineering with part prove outs and machine alignments
• Ensure finished work conforms to engineering requirements
• Plan the most cost-effective method to produce components to drawing requirements
• Perform weekly TPM checks
• Set up cutting tools as per CNC program requirements
• Set up parts as per EPR requirements on programmable actuators and solid fixtures

Candidate Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• A recognized mechanical apprenticeship and at least 1 year’s relevant post-apprenticeship machining experience within the last 5 years
• NVQ3 plus 5 years of relevant experience including at least 1 year’s relevant machining experience within the last 5 years
• Have an understanding of CNC programming
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and other related technical documentation
• Be prepared to work a range of shifts

Desirable:

• An understanding of 5-axis machine kinematics would be advantageous
• A knowledge of Siemens 840D / Fanuc controllers would be advantageous

Completed applications must be submitted by 21st May 2025

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, especially from Catholics and females, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.