Machinist

Safran; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + UK bank holidays

Annual bonus & share options

Pension scheme with up to 8% match

Onsite parking with EV chargers andamp

Shower facilities

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is seeking a Machinist to set up, operate and maintain a range of precision machine tools for aerospace components, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and drawings.

You will interpret engineering drawings, monitor machining operations, adjust feeds and speeds, and verify conformity with metrology tools. The role offers a competitive salary (£37,241) with weekend uplift and shift premiums, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual and/or specialist machine tools within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and detailed engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and optimise specialist machine tools including cylindrical grinding, planetary grinding, vertical boring, horizontal boring, turning and honing equipment.
• 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 machine parameters, feeds and speeds
• Use a wide range of precision measuring equipment to verify component conformity
• Diagnose machine and process issues, supporting corrective actions to minimise downtime

Skills

Manual machine tools

Reading engineering drawings

Metrology & measurement

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ

Tools

Cylindrical grinding

Planetary grinding

Vertical boring

Horizontal boring

Turning

Honing equipment

Job description

Weekends 50% uplift Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Machinist to join our MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) site in Gloucester. Your role: You'll be responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining a range of specialist machine tools used across our MRO site. You'll ensure parts are machined and repaired to exact aerospace specifications, quality standards and engineering tolerances, supporting the continued airworthiness, safety and reliability of customer products.

• Set up, operate and optimise specialist machine tools including cylindrical grinding, planetary grinding, vertical boring, horizontal boring, turning and honing equipment.
• 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 machine parameters, feeds and speeds
• Use a wide range of precision measuring equipment to verify component conformity
• Diagnose machine and process issues, supporting corrective actions to minimise downtime
  An Engineering Apprenticeship (preferably gained within the aerospace or manufacturing sector) or a Level 3 NVQ would be desirable.
• Experience operating manual and/or specialist machine tools within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Previous exposure to an MRO environment would be desirable but not essential
• Experience working to tight tolerances and detailed engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of Cylindrical grinding, planetary grinding, boring, turning and honing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

Competitive salary Early finish on a Friday 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days Annual bonus and share scheme options Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. Salary: £37,241 plus shift Premium Shifts: Days, Lates, Nights and Weekends Shift Premiums: Lates 30% uplift Nights 42% uplift