Skilled Machinist

Leonardo; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Machinist. The role requires NVQ Level 3 qualification in Machining and involves operating manual and CNC machinery. This position offers a competitive salary of £39,612.08 per year, plus a 16% shift allowance, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including flexible benefits, training opportunities, and up to 15% pension contribution.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 15% pension contribution

Discounted gym memberships

Over 4000 online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• Experience with manual and CNC machinery.
• Ability to achieve surface finish tolerances of 0.4 μm.
• Participation in scrap and rework investigations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set machinery based on controlled documentation.
• Work according to secured machine programs.
• Qualify 'first off' components with inspectors.

Skills

CNC machinery operation

Manual machining

Dimensional tolerance machining

Jig setting

Tool building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Machining

Job description

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Are you an experienced Machinist with an NVQ Level 3 in Machining (inclusive for anyone pre 1990 and post 1990)? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

At Leonardo Helicopters, we have vacancies for Machinists to work within a fast-paced growing organisation across Transmission component machining facilities.

As a Machinist, you will have diverse abilities to operate manual and CNC machinery with knowledge and experience of various machining operations.

Salary & Allowances:

• NVQ Level 3 - £39,612.08 per year plus 16% shift allowance on day shift. There could be an opportunity to choose night shift at 41%
• Double-day weekly shift rotation: Monday - Friday (early shift 06:00 - 14:00 & late shift 14:00 - 22:00)
• Night shift: Sunday (00:00 – 06:00) & Monday to Thursday (22:00 – 06:00)

When applying, please upload your qualifications to be considered for the role.

Other Useful Information:

• Machine setting and operating
• Jig setting and tool building
• Machining dimensional tolerances typically of 0.005mm
• Achieving surface finish tolerances typically of 0.4 μm
• Following job priorities listed on the board

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhering to controlled documentation and process sketches
• Working with secured and proven machine programs
• Participating in scrap & rework investigations to determine root cause
• Following company health & safety policies and procedures
• Interfacing with inspectors to qualify 'first off' components
• Supporting maintenance engineers as needed

Security Clearance:

For more information, visit: UK Security Vetting Levels

LIFE AT LEONARDO

With a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible work/life balance policies, a career with Leonardo offers many opportunities.

• Flexible Benefits: Award-winning flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi days per year
• Pension: Up to 15% employer contribution
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme
• Training: Over 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals
• Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below

For more details, visit: Company Benefits

Leonardo is a global high-tech company specializing in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 50,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and belong.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your talents and be part of Leonardo’s future. We support your skill development and offer growth opportunities. Join us!