Machinist

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 - Here, we craft excellence together.

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 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.

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.