Machinist
Maidenhead | Up to £45,000 | 9-Day Fortnight
You’d be joining a fast-growing aerospace and UAV business building next-generation heavy lift drone platforms for real-world defence and logistics applications. The work is varied, hands-on and closely tied to live engineering projects.
You’ll work directly with engineers and technicians machining precision components used on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft, with the chance to see your work go from prototype through to flight testing.
The role includes:
- Manual milling and turning
- Programming and setting 3-axis VMC machinery
- Working from engineering drawings and CAD data
- Supporting prototype and low-volume builds
- Collaborating closely with hardware and R&D teams
They’re looking for someone with:
- Strong machining experience (manual and/or CNC)
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
- A proactive, hands-on mindset
- Experience working with metallics and plastics
Why join?
- Real engineering environment with rapid prototyping
- Work on advanced UAV technology
- 9-day fortnight with long weekends every other week
- Fresh cooked lunch on working Fridays
- Healthcare, pension and share incentive scheme
📍 Onsite in Maidenhead
🔐 SC eligible required (5 years UK residency)