Job Description:
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Machinist with an NVQ Level 3 in Machining (inclusive for anyone pre 1990 and post 1990)? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
At Leonardo Helicopters, we have vacancies for Machinists to work within a fast-paced growing organisation working across Transmission component machining facilities.
As a Machinist you will have diverse abilities to operate manual and CNC machinery with knowledge and experience of a multitude of machining operations.
Salary & Allowances:
* NVQ Level 3 - £41,200.27 per year. There could be opportunity to choose night shift at 41%
When applying, please make sure you upload your qualifications in order to be considered for the relevant role.
Other Useful Information to know
* Machine setting and operating
* Jig setting and tool building
* Machining dimensional tolerances typically of 0.005mm
* Achieving surface finish tolerances typically of 0.4 μm
* Following the job priorities list board
Key Accountabilities Include:
* Working in adherence to controlled documentation and process sketches
* Working in adherence to secured and proven machine programs
* Participation with scrap & rework investigations to determine root cause
* Working in adherence to company health & safety policies and procedures
* Main interfaces include:
* Liaison with inspectors to qualify 'first off' component of batch
* Providing support to maintenance engineers where required
Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type:Permanent
Hybrid Working:Onsite
| Source: | Company website |
| Posted on: | 02 Apr 2026 (verified 23 Apr 2026) |
| Type of offer: | Graduate job |
| Industry: | Aerospace / Defense |
| Compensation: | 41200 GBP |
| Languages: | English |