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Machine operator

Yeovil
Leonardo UK Ltd
Machine operator
€10,000 - €40,000 a year
Posted: 2 June
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Job Description:

Are you an experienced machinist with either a NVQ Level 2 or 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 Machine Operator with a NVQ Level 2, you will have knowledge and extensive experience of machining operations and will be expected to focus on only one or two processes/ disciplines.

As a Machinist with a NVQ Level 3, you will have diverse abilities to operate manual and CNC machinery with knowledge and experience of a multitude of machining operations.

Salary & Allowances:

* NVQ Level 2 - £34,689.00 per year plus 16% shift allowance on day shift or 41% on night shift
* NVQ Level 3 - £39,612.08 per year plus 16% shift allowance on day shift or 41% on night shift

Shift Patterns available:

* Double-day weekly shift rotation: Monday - Friday (early shift 06:00 - 14:00 & late shift 14:00 - 22:00)
* Night shift: Sunday (00:00 – 06:00) & Monday to Thursday (22:00 – 06:00)

If you decide one of these roles could be for you and apply, please make sure you upload your qualifications in order to be considered for the relevant role.

If you’d like more information on either role, please contact ukcareers@leonardo.com and reference the job title in the subject line.

Key Responsibilities 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
* 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

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:

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to supporting people with work/life balance, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

* Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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.

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Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

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