CNC Programmer Machinist - £36,075 + Bonus

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

A Product Support programmer / machinist will work within the Operations department, working with the workshop facilities and manufacture porotypes / spares for a wide range of programmes.

Position Key Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Fully confident in programme, setting, operating, loading materials, maintaining and programming a number of CNC machines on daily basis first time
• Competent in using jigs and fixtures.
• Undertake any offset or minor changes to programmes to produce quality components to drawing limits/customer requirements. Machine parts working to tight tolerances
• Working from technical drawings as well as verbal and written drawings
• Set up tooling and selecting correct tools for tasks
• Ensure all tools and equipment that are used are suitable, fit for purpose and in date for an inspection required.
• Able to make programme amendments and work with engineering and designers to help come up with concepts for new modifications
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications, review engineering drawings/technical drawings, and models to identify potential manufacturing challenges and offer design manufacturing recommendations
• Help train and mentor apprentices so they become competent.
• Self-inspect own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records
• Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
• In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises).
• Undertake estimating of future work
• Carry out a trade specific risk assessment before every task.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined by your manager from time to time

• At least a HNC in mechanical engineering or extensive experience as a CNC programmer and knowledge of working on machines
• Experience and knowledge in Mechanical theory and principles.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment
• Competent in use of measuring equipment.
• Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.
• UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance needed (If no SC yet, RBSL will sponsor application).
• Communication skills, ability to transfer knowledge, and able to work within a high performing team.
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Basic Salary £36,075 per annum
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska