Driller

Join a leading defence engineering organisation supporting the delivery of complex maritime and engineering programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a highly regulated environment, contributing to the manufacture and assembly of critical defence assets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

• Carry out drilling, boring, reaming, tapping, countersinking, facing, and stud welding operations to specification.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select, inspect, and safely use the appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed to required quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
• Identify and resolve routine issues, escalating where necessary.
• Maintain tools and equipment to support efficient operations.

• Proven experience in mechanical manufacturing, fabrication, shipbuilding, or heavy engineering environments.
• Competence in:
  • Drilling to depth and clear holes
  • Flat-bottom drilling
  • Countersinking
  • Reaming
  • Tapping
  • Positional boring
  • Counterboring and back knifing
  • Facing
  • Stud welding
• Strong understanding of quality standards, product conformance, and continuous improvement practices.

• Completed and approved apprenticeship in a relevant trade.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.