Machinist M​/F

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Three shift rotation pattern.

Wolverhampton

Salary : 45164.53€

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.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Safran Aerospace Wolverhampton is looking to recruit Machinists and for our Central Machining team. This is our large and established machining centre at Wolverhampton, focusing on complex machining.

The role will involve 4 and 5 axis machinery, stretching across multiple manufacturers.

The Machinists will be responsible for the set-up, oversight, first line maintenance and product quality output of multiple CNC automated machines, to achieve production volumes.

Whilst also being expected to make small changes to the programme when issues are found during bench checks or CMM checks.

They will also provide support for improvements and development work, working closely with Lead Manufacturers and Manufacture Engineering, learning new skills, and contributing to the overall needs of the team.

This role will be on 3 shifts,

E.g. Mornings, Afternoons, then nights, across a three-week period.

• Manufacture and inspection of complex aerospace components.
• Setting, operating and basic programming / offset manipulation of various machines.
• Working with Manufacturing Engineers to introduce new equipment and parts and into the area.
• Working to process layouts, work instructions and drawings.
• Adherence to quality control and compliance systems.
• Problem solving of basic technical issues.
• Materials movement within the cell, SWIP monitoring and availability of tools and equipment.
• Co-ordination of First Line Maintenance and TPM requirements.
• Support for continuous improvements - active participation on lean events.
• Carrying out all activities in accordance with the EH&S procedures.

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