Trainee Machinist

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance company in Westminster is seeking a Trainee Machinist to support the overhaul and maintenance of aircraft landing gear components. You will gain valuable machining skills while assisting experienced machinists, engineers, and quality teams. The ideal candidate should have GCSE education, be fluent in English, and possess a proactive attitude. This role involves routine machine maintenance and adherence to safety standards in a dynamic environment. Your journey begins here.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Engineering qualification desirable.
• Basic knowledge or experience in a machine shop or engineering environment.
• Awareness of PPE and safe working practices.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup, operation, and monitoring.
• Read technical drawings and take precise measurements.
• Support routine machine maintenance.
• Contribute to safe and efficient machining activities.

Skills

Fluent written and spoken English

Good planning and organisational skills

Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Education

GCSE level education or equivalent

Engineering qualification desirable

Tools

CNC or manual machine tools

Job description

The Trainee Machinist will support the overhaul and maintenance of aircraft landing gear components while developing machining skills under supervision.

Responsibilities

• You will assist with machine setup, operation, and monitoring, read technical drawings, take precise measurements, and support routine machine maintenance.
• Working closely with experienced machinists, engineers, and quality teams, you will contribute to safe, accurate, and efficient machining activities while maintaining high aerospace and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Engineering qualification desirable
• Basic knowledge or experience in a machine shop or engineering environment
• Awareness and understanding of PPE and safe working practices
• Exposure to CNC or manual machine tools advantageous
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Good planning, organisational, and communication skills
• PC literate with ability to complete basic digital tasks
• Team-oriented with a positive and proactive attitude

Legal Requirement

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be eligible for consideration for this position.

About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group – the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for civil aviation. With tailor‑made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing, and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation, and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.

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