CNC Machinist - Aerospace

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components.

Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.

Job Summary
To set and operate a range of CNC-controlled machinery within the company, ensuring production meets required specifications and quality standards.

Salary: Starting rate varies dependant on experience from circa £43,500 –£54,500 per annum (inclusive of 35% shift premium)

A substantial earning potential of £65,000–£70,000 annually is achievable, which includes overtime, for flexible machinists who are willing to work additional hours within legal limits.

A continental shift pattern consisting of a mixture of day and night shifts, working:

Shift Pattern: Day shift: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m./ Night shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. 12-hour shifts (30-minute unpaid break)

Employees work 14 shifts within a 28‑day cycle with six consecutive days off every month.

Overtime Rates: 1.5x the standard hourly rate for hours worked Monday through Saturday. 2.0x the standard hourly rate for hours worked on Sundays.

A combo rate of £2 per hour is also paid for each additional machine operated.

There is plenty of room to grow over time and develop expertise in this role to achieve higher grading rates.

“Join a successful and growing company that is committed to investing in its people and the future.”

Location: We are based a 5-minute walk from Kirby in Ashfield Train Station. Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG178APWe can offer a relocation package for the right candidates

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry leader by exceeding customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people.

Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.