Skilled Machinist
Leonardo
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Yeovil, England
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
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.
Salary & Allowances
Other Useful Information To Know
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.
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 Permanent
Hybrid Working Onsite
Primary Location
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Onsite
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.
Salary & Allowances
- NVQ Level 3 - £39.612.08 per year plus 16% shift allowance on day shift. There could be opportunity to choose night shift at 41%
- 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)
Other Useful Information To Know
- 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
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
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 Permanent
Hybrid Working Onsite
Primary Location
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Onsite
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