Skilled Machinist

Leonardo SpA; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Job summary

Leonardo SpA in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Machinist with an NVQ Level 3 in Machining to join a fast-paced transmission component machining facility. You will operate manual and CNC machines and contribute to high-precision parts production.

The role requires adherence to controlled programs, dimensional tolerances, and collaboration with inspectors. Onsite/permanent contract with potential for shift flexibility and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Machining is required.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machinery.
• Knowledge of tolerances and surface finish targets.

Responsibilities

• Work with controlled documentation and process sketches.
• Operate machine programs and qualify 'first off' components.
• Participate in scrap and rework investigations to determine root cause.
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures.
• Liaise with inspectors to qualify first-off batch components.
• Provide support to maintenance engineers as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

CNC machining

Manual machining

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Machining

Tools

CNC turning centers

CNC milling machines

Job description

Job Description:

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 working across Transmission component machining facilities.

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

Salary & Allowances:

• NVQ Level 3 - £41,200.27 per year. There could be opportunity to choose night shift at 41%

Other Useful Information to know

• 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 the job priorities list board

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Working in adherence to controlled documentation and process sketches
• Working in adherence to secured and proven machine programs
• Participation with scrap & rework investigations to determine root cause
• Working in adherence to company health & safety policies and procedures
• Main interfaces include:
• Liaison with inspectors to qualify 'first off' component of batch
• Providing support to maintenance engineers where required

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.

Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite