Skilled Machinist (Night Shift)

Collins Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

4.5 Day Working Week

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced machinist for 5 axis centre work, primarily aluminium and stainless fabrications. You will assist in setting up and proving out programs with engineers and ensure tooling supports the drawing tolerances.

The role offers night shifts, a 4.5-day working week, and strong opportunities for professional development within the Power & Controls division. Candidates with aerospace experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training with hands-on machining experience.
• Experience with 5-axis machine centres preferred (Doosan/Mazak/Matsuura).
• Familiarity with inspection techniques and PC-DMIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 axis machine centres accurately to produce aluminium and stainless fabrications.
• Aid setup and prove out of programs with engineers.
• Support tooling and maintain tolerances using correct inspection methods.
• Carry out dimensional checks per program and operator sheets.
• Set up and run programs in line with specifications and sheets.

Skills

5-axis machining

Machine setup

Dimensional inspection

Numeracy & IT

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3

Tools

PC-DMIS

Renishaw probing

Job description

Date Posted

2026-08-26

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type

Onsite

Our solutions support the modern flight experience for millions of travellers and military personnel worldwide. With products on nearly every aircraft in the sky—ranging from emergency power generation systems to advanced cabin pressure controls and quieter engines—our Power & Controls division is shaping the future of aviation.

We value innovative thinking and are committed to integrity, performance, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Day to day running of 5 axis machine centre (Doosan, Mazak & Matsuura)
• The machining of complex aluminium and stainless fabrications
• Aid the setting up and proving out of programs with Engineers
• Support and manage the machine tooling to best achieve drawing tolerances
• Carry out dimensional checks using the designated tools as defined by each program and Op sheet
• Set up and run programs in accordance with the Op sheets and Program specifications
• Escalate any issues, errors or concerns immediately to the Line Manager
• Any other duties as required by your line manager
• Support CORE and keep up excellent housekeeping practices

Shifts

This role requires flexibility to work night shifts.

• 8.30pm till 6:15am Monday to Thursday
• 9hrs 15mins shifts
• Shift Allowance 30%

What You Will Learn

• Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.
• Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Experience We Prefer

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship e.g. City & Guilds/ BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Good level of IT skills

Skills & Certifications

• Setting & operating Various machine centre's
• Vertical 5 axis machine centres - Doosan, Matsuura & Mazak would be ideal
• Mazak Intergrex (Tilting 'B' Axis) experience
• Aerospace or Oil & Gas background favourable
• Self-Inspection
• Various measuring/ inspection techniques
• PC Dmis knowledge advantageous - CMM operating
• Knowledge of machining Aluminium & Stainless fabrications
• Understanding of adaptive machining - Renishaw probing essential

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 4.5 Day Working Week
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Support for professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Work/life balance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Referral bonus program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Generous employer-contribution pension scheme.

Power & Controls Division

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and military personnel every second. Our products are on virtually every aircraft flying today. From ensuring safety with emergency power generation systems to creating a positive in-flight experience with reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, we focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.