: An exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, growing organisation as a Skilled Machinist within the Transmissions Operations UK become available. If you have an Apprenticeship NVQ level 3 (inclusive for anyone pre 1990 and post 1990) please read on; if you apply make sure you upload your qualifications in order to be considered for the role. Job Scope: As a Skilled Machinist you will have diverse abilities to operate manual and CNC machinery with knowledge and experience of a multitude of machining operations; these will include turning, boring, grinding, milling, shaping, and drilling. You would be joining a large team, working across Transmission component machining facilities. Job Family Frame Manufacturing Level 3 WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS A SKILLED MACHINIST Main activities of the job role include: 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 Using measuring equipment and recording results (examples include Dial Test Indicators, vernier calipers, micrometers, trimos height gauge, comparators, snap gauges) Working within operational job card times Following the job priorities list board Pre-kitting for next operations in-line Proactive handling of care for components and applying corrosion preventative measures. Completing daily basic checks (operator's maintenance) of the machines Conveying information to the relevant opposite shift machine operators through the handover process Key accountabilities include: Possession of an operators stamp for traceability confirmation of operations completed in adherence to quality systems procedure Working in adherence to controlled documentation and process sketches Working in adherence to secured and proven machine programs Interpretation of inspection results 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 Liaison with process engineers (technicians) for technical issues relating to the process sketch, operational procedure, capability of the machine to satisfy operational specification Liaison with supervision for reporting progress for work in-hand or resource requirements such as tooling and consumable requirements Providing support to maintenance engineers where required Sharing skills and experience to guide and mentor apprentices during their course of training WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR An engineering apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualifications as a minimum Skill base biased towards manual machining Familiarity with legacy and modern Siemens / Fanuc machinery control operating systems (example of legacy is Siemens Sinumerik System 3) Ability to work self-sufficiently and contribute towards team effort Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels LIFE AT LEONARDO Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for Careers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill) Enable (supporting people with disabilities) Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce) Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ individuals) We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers) Training : Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses Continuous Learning : You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring Investors in People : We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award Employee Assistance Programme : Providing free and confidential mental health support Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and generous flexi days To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 50,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at eight sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us. Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Onsite