Skilled Machinist

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.

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

When applying, please make sure you upload your qualifications in order to be considered for the relevant role.

• 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

• 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

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