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CNC Machinist

Airbus · Broughton, UK
Clearance Level
SC
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join Airbus as a Skilled CNC Machinist in Broughton, operating on a continental night shift. Contribute to world-leading aircraft wing production by precisely machining components and ensuring strict quality standards.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC and manual equipment for aircraft component manufacturing.
  • Inspect finished parts for accuracy and adherence to aerospace standards.
  • Requires a full Apprenticeship in Machining or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
  • Full-time, permanent position with a continental night shift schedule (3 on, 4 off).
  • Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance is essential.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including financial, developmental, and wellbeing support.

// Role Specification

About the Role

Airbus is seeking Skilled CNC Machinists to join their dynamic team at the prestigious Broughton site, a world leader in wing production. This is a permanent, full-time position working a continental night shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Precisely machine aircraft components from various materials using CNC and manual equipment, adhering to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Inspect finished parts for accuracy and quality, ensuring compliance with strict aerospace standards and tolerances.

About You

Successful candidates must have completed a full Apprenticeship in Machining or hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification). Airbus is committed to supporting your personal growth with customized development solutions, even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria.

What's In It For You

Airbus offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, and various optional salary sacrifice benefits.
  • Personal Development: A personalized development plan and unlimited access to over 10,000 E-learning courses, with opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 online GP and mental health support, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, and a cycle-to-work scheme. An on-site canteen and coffee shop are also available.
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, and purpose-built maternity rooms.
  • Inclusive Environment: Access to a wellbeing room, multi-faith room, and various Employee Representative Groups supporting diversity.

Location & Working Hours

The role is based in Broughton. The working hours are continental night shifts: 3 days on, 4 days off, from 19:00 to 07:00.

Security Clearance

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance is required for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. They welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.