Machinist

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,649 + shift allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Job summary

Safran's Gloucester site is seeking a CNC Machinist to produce high-integrity aerospace components using CNC/NC machines. You will set up equipment, follow drawings and procedures, and work within a safe, clean 5S environment while contributing to continuous improvement.

The role requires knowledge of machining principles and NC fundamentals, reading drawings, and a relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship. Siemens 840D experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machining principles and NC fundamentals; ability to read drawings/layouts.
• A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship is essential.
• Siemens 840D Control systems experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set CNC/NC machining equipment per requirements and schedules.
• Manufacture components to drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, 5S-compliant work environment and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Machining principles

NC fundamentals

Reading drawings

Team working

Education

Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens 840D Control systems

Job description

Join a team at the forefront of precision engineering, where quality, technical excellence and innovation come together. As a CNC Machinist, you'll be responsible for producing high-integrity components using a range of CNC and NC machines, contributing to the delivery of world-class aerospace products.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set CNC/NC machining equipment in line with engineering requirements and production schedules.


• Manufacture components to the required quality standards using approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety and 5S principles.


• Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and safety.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machining principles and numerical controls fundamentals as well as the ability to read drawings and layouts - Essential


• A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship - Essential


• Siemens 840D Control systems experience - Desirable


• Ability to Set and Run various CNC Machines to include some of the following: Milling, grinding, Turning and Mill-turn machining centres.


• Manual machining techniques in any of the following, grinding, honing, Deep hole boring, Turning, milling - Desirable


• Able to set own tools


• Understanding of 5s principles


• Good communication and team working skills


• Basic computer and problem solving skills


• Flexibility to work across shifts, including weekends and nights.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance.

Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems? Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

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 shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

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 OE 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.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.

Benefits

• Salary - £40,649, plus shift allowance when not on day shift


• 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.