Job title: Skilled Machinist - Air

Location: Samlesbury / Warton

Salary: £40,003

What you’ll be doing:

As a Skilled Machinist, you will be conducting activities relating to the manufacture of machined detailed parts using NC, CNC and conventional machining techniques.

• Performing varied machine operations in relation to the above techniques such as boring, milling and turning
• Ensure safe systems of work are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Reading/interpreting Engineering Drawings
• Performing fault diagnosis and defect rectification
• Compliance with workplace organisation, tool control and other associated policies

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

Applicants must hold both of the following in the field relevant to the role being applied for:

• A time served Advanced Apprenticeship (minimum Level 3) in an Engineering Discipline from a recognised Awarding Organisation
• An Academic Vocational Qualification (Level 3 or above) in an Engineering subject from a recognised Awarding Organisation (for example NVQ or City & Guilds (Pre NVQ))

This may take the form of service records for those that carried this out whilst serving in the Armed Forces.

Desirable

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.

Skilled Machinists-Air

We have great opportunities for Skilled Machinists to work on complex, innovative and world leading projects such as Typhoon, F-35 and FalconWorks. Join us and you will be working alongside other functions to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and be continually upgraded to maintain Customers Air Defence capabilities.

As a Skilled Machinist, you will be conducting activities relating to the manufacture of machined detailed parts using NC, CNC and conventional machining techniques.

Please be aware these roles could be working across various shift patterns, which may include nights.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.