Machinist
Maidenhead | Up to £45,000 | 9-Day Fortnight
You’d be joining a fast-growing aerospace and UAV business building next-generation heavy lift drone platforms for real-world defence and logistics applications. The work is varied, hands-on and closely tied to live engineering projects.
You’ll work directly with engineers and technicians machining precision components used on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft, with the chance to see your work go from prototype through to flight testing.
The role includes:
* Manual milling and turning
* Programming and setting 3-axis VMC machinery
* Working from engineering drawings and CAD data
* Supporting prototype and low-volume builds
* Collaborating closely with hardware and R&D teams
They’re looking for someone with:
* Strong machining experience (manual and/or CNC)
* Good understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
* A proactive, hands-on mindset
* Experience working with metallics and plastics
Why join?
* Real engineering environment with rapid prototyping
* Work on advanced UAV technology
* 9-day fortnight with long weekends every other week
* Fresh cooked lunch on working Fridays
* Healthcare, pension and share incentive scheme
📍 Onsite in Maidenhead
🔐 SC eligible required (5 years UK residency)