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Job title: R&D Machinist (Engineering, Manufacturing)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:

Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:

Malloy aeronautics is looking for a manual machinist to support continued company growth via our small machine shop. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Machinist to join our team.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing:

* Milling / turning operations to produce a variety of components, jigs, fixtures etc.

* Working closely with designers / other engineers to share knowledge and feedback.

* Interpret engineering drawings such that machined parts meet required specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.

* Prioritize and schedule work according to deadlines, ensuring effective use of machine time and sensible workflow.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

* Proven experience in metal-cutting, including manual milling and turning.

* Good working knowledge of materials, tools, and machining processes.

* Knowledge of health and safety protocols in a machining environment.

* Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to manage time and schedules effectively.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

* Setting or programming CNC machinery.

* On or Offline toolpath creation (Heidenhain / OneCNC or similar software.)

* Experience of MiG / TiG welding.

* Experience of contributing to process or workflow improvements.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

* Company Pension Scheme

* Access to 24 Hour Helpline

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)

* Cycle to work scheme

* Additional holiday with long service

* Healthcare cash plan

* 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

* Statutory Sick Pay

* Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)

* Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays

* Casual Dress

* On-Site Parking

Why Malloy Aeronautics?

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful