Machinist M​/F

Position descriptionDomain

Production

Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

Machinist M/F

Permanent

Employees / Staff

Full-time

Machinist
Wolverhampton

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

About Safran Actuation Systems UK
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of cutting-edge 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.

Your Role :

Safran Aerospace Wolverhampton is looking to recruit Machinists and shopfloor operatives for our Gears manufacturing team. This is an established ‘state of the art' machining facility with significant investment in equipment and new technologies, combined with lots of legacy equipment and an experienced workforce.
A number of different machinist roles (including CNC Turning, Grinding, 5-axis milling, detailing, benchwork and inspection roles) have been released for new programs and a significant uplift in volume.
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.
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.

Shift working and overtime will be required. Full training and support will be provided.

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:

What You'll Bring :

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

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.

Why Safran?

A global presence:
Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment:
We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.

Innovation at the core:
Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities:
We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

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