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Job Type: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: Up to £34,078.69

Sector: Aerospace

About the role:

Manufacture of aircraft bushes to precision limits in accordance with company procedures/ OHM/ CMM/ SOPM.

Duties and Responsibilities:

All employees are required to use the LTLGS Integrated Quality Management System IQ Move.

Working on two and three axis CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Experience of CNC programming preferable on Fanuc controls.
To be able to read and understand technical drawings.
To be able to work with imperial measuring equipment.
Manufacturing bushes, sleeves and nuts for Aircraft components e.g.:- Landing gears, flap and track systems.
Also reworking and overhauling components for the airline industry.
An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.
You will be required to maintain Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
You may be required to train personnel with a specified area subject to your qualifications and experience.
All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety and Environmental Regulations and Company Procedures.Qualifications, Experience and Attributes required:

Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
Extensive experience working internal and external grinding machines. Knowledge of both essential.
Aerospace background not essential but would be preferred.
Experience of working with cylindrical and surface grinding machines
Experience in two and three axis CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Experience of CNC programming.
Team player with proven ability to manage, lead and guidance.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages.
Excellent communications skills and able to work within a matrix environment.
Good organisational skills with strong planning and operational execution.
Excellent planning, problem solving organisation and administration skills.
Able to turn vision into strategy and execute.
Decision maker, analysing for root causes rather than presenting the problem.
Self-motivated with flexible approach.
Able to deliver profitable growth through excellent commercial skills and deliver sustainable change.
Engage others and develop their potential with confident decision-making skills.Physical Requirements:

The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.
The position and process involves lifting heavy aircraft components.Compliance and Onboarding:

Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
Mandatory Training will be required.Working Conditions:

Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday (depending business needs)
37.5 hours per week  Able to work shifts (06:30 - 14:30 and 14:25 - 22:25)
The position requires from time to time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.
The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.
The position involves the use of complex machinery.
The ability to keep your working area clean and tidy and to a 5s standard.Benefits of the role:

Competitive Salary Package.
Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
Discounted Flight Benefits.
Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts.
Seasonal Company Events.

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in this role, please get in touch!

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