CNC Machinist at SAFRAN UK, Fareham, Hampshire

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

With 80 years' experience in the aerospace market Safran has a reputation for focusing on you, its customer. Supporting both the Civil and Military markets in the UK, Ireland and across sub-Saharan Africa, the company's UK facility in Fareham is the European Maintenance Centre Hub (EMCH) for the Safran Helicopter Engines group, performing level 1 to 3 maintenance/repairs on Arriel, Arrius, Makila and RTM322 engines either onsite or at our customers' facilities.

Alongside the EMCH and with a broad customer base in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets, Safran's experienced team of technical and support staff are also committed to delivering excellence in the Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of complex products such as air starters, air producers, auxiliary power units and oil pumps. We are very focused on delivering these products and services to meet all our customer requirements with particular attention to turnaround time performance.

Safran Helicopter Engines UK is seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Machinist to join our New Production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out precision machining operations on aerospace components in accordance with OEM manuals, engineering specifications, and work instructions.

The role:

• Support flexibility across the New Manufacturing areas, which, from time to time, may reasonably be required to meet the needs of Safran Helicopters UK Limited.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and working practice and take responsibility for implementing these.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are consistently maintained
• Work in accordance with HSE legislation, the Company Operating Systems, policies and procedures.
• Actively demonstrate the Company Values & Behaviours

The shift: Monday - Wednesday 15:00-01:00 and Thursday 15:00-00:00. 37 hours per week and attracts a 25% shift allowance.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and up to 5% annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at service milestones
• Flexitime and hybrid working options (role dependent)
• Onsite amenities including free parking, subsidised meals, and gym facilities
• 7% company pension contribution from day one
• Health Cash Plan after probation
• Enhanced family benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
• Share purchase scheme after three months' service
• Ongoing training, development, and personalised career planning

What You'll Bring:

• Experienced in setting and operating CNC machines
• Experienced in using machine shop measuring equipment
• Worked previously in an aerospace machine shop producing low volume high precision components
• Worked previously in a Manufacturing environment

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

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