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A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide.

What you'll be doing

Our client is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world's most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

Join us on this mission as a Cell Operative to work within their Machine Shop Department working either days or a shift pattern of 06:00 to 14:00 and 13:45 to 22:00 with a 22% Shift Premium.

The purpose of the role is to undertake a variety of processes including.

Setting and operating manual and CNC machines to manufacture components to technical specifications and quality standards.
Inspecting components produced on the cell to the required quality procedures. Use of conventional measuring techniques will be required.
Carry out basic maintenance on machine and tools in accordance with TPM programme and machine manuals.
Deburring of components to required standard is completed within machine cycle.Characteristics & Skills

Machine shop experience with the ability to work to technical drawings & specifications.
Experience of operating/programming CNC machines and tool setting, deburring, turning and milling.
Experience of being able to inspect components in accordance with quality procedures and standards.Your benefits in detail

We are developing and delivering a product that is the last line of defence for pilots. The engineering you'll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You'll help us listen to customers; you'll help them understand how they can best deploy our product, and you'll be an expert voice who represents our business.

We're a company that saves lives. Join us.

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
Healthcare Cash Plan.
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Cycle to work scheme (including e-Bikes)
Shift allowance of 29.37%, bonus and attendance allowance

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