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Manufacturer - Machinist

Published 03.10.2026
Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Pitstone, Buckinghamshire , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician
# 2026-173885
Published 03.10.2026

Job Description

Shift Pattern
Week 1:
Monday to Thursday: 6.00am to 2.00pm
Friday: 6.00am to 11.00am
Week 2:
Monday to Thursday: 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday: 11.00am to 4.00pm
This shift pattern attracts a 14.5% shift premium on basic salary.

The Role
  • Use both manual and CNC machines to machine parts for use in electrical motors and generators.
  • Ability to use a multitude of hand tools including screw drivers, pliers, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools and other manual hand tools.
  • Take precise measurements using a multitude of equipment including micrometres, height gauges and air gauges.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to work area and processes.
  • Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to manually handle products weighing up to 25kg, using lift aides where appropriate.

Job Requirements

.Desirable Experience
We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we're also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we'd love to hear from you:
  • Manual machining experience required.
  • Preferred experience of Studer Grind, HAAS or NLX.
  • Operating CNC machines changing tooling, programs and setups.
  • Experience working in a high quality control and compliance environment.
  • Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Evidence of written English at interview stage. This will be through providing certification of a formal English or technical qualification studied in the UK or overseas in English. If this cannot be provided you will be required to complete and pass an online SHL English comprehension test as part of the interview process.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Locate your future workplace

Westfield Road LU7 9RH

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

England United Kingdom

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