Machinist

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private medical cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension scheme

Career development

Challenging projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Lincoln is seeking a skilled General Machinist to set up and operate manual and CNC machines, producing precision parts for demanding aerospace and power-generation components.

You will read engineering drawings, measure parts, perform routine machine maintenance, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve machining issues while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. This role requires flexibility for shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 apprenticeship preferred; NVQ3 or tech cert also considered.
• Experience as a machinist in manufacturing with practical skills.
• Proficiency operating lathes, borers and grinders.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machines to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret drawings, layouts and specs to determine operations.
• Measure and visually inspect parts to ensure conformance to docs.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve machining issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area in line with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Machinist experience

Machine tool operation

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3

Full Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering-related cert

Tools

Lathes

Borers

Grinders

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our team as a skilled and experienced General Machinist, where you will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met. Imagine being part of a dynamic environment where your expertise directly contributes to manufacturing excellence.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will set up and operate both manual and CNC machinery, ensuring precision in every part produced.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and specifications to determine machining operations effectively.
• Measure and visually inspect completed parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to manufacturing documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment to guarantee optimal performance and longevity.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to health and safety procedures to promote a safe working environment.

What You Bring

• Ideally, you have completed a recognized full level 3 apprenticeship; candidates with an NVQ level 3 or technical certificate in a relevant engineering field will also be considered.
• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment, showcasing your technical skills.
• Proficiency in operating machine tools such as lathes, borers, and grinders, demonstrating your hands-on expertise.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as required, adapting to the needs of the production schedule.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications, allowing you to execute tasks with precision.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, ensuring the highest quality output.

  About The Team

  You will be part of our Gas Services division, which offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Our team provides zero or low-emission power generation solutions, integrating all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators under one roof. We focus on decarbonization opportunities through modernization, digitalization, and fleet optimization, ensuring that we contribute to a sustainable future.

  Who is Siemens Energy?

  At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With ~100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

  Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

  Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

  Our Commitment to Diversity

  Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter your ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

  Rewards/Benefits

  • Enjoy 26 days of holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
  • Access a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
  • Benefit from a class-leading adjustable pension scheme to secure your future.
  • Explore opportunities for career development and continuous learning, supporting your professional growth.
  • Work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy, making a tangible impact in the industry.