CNC Machinist

As a CNC Machinist, you will use a wide range of machines in specialist facilities that will provide an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and support a critical sovereign capability in test & evaluation of defence munitions.

Day-to-day, you will carry out an extensive range of explosive machining operations in the manufacture and development of production and trials components. You will provide expert knowledge of equipment, techniques and materials.

You will also:
Deliver the production of high-precision explosive test samples and components to meet the required specifications

Be technically proficient and safely operate in the set-up and running of the remotely operated CNC machine tools

Maintain and promote high personal standards in health and safety, security, and quality

Participate in task review planning activities and route card generation where required

Carry out activities in line with the 6S method: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety; by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week based fully on-site at our Fort Halstead site. However, there will be the need to travel to our MoD Shoeburyness site near Southend-on-Sea occasionally.

Proficient in programming of two more of the operating systems used in the sectioning and machining facilities

Detailed knowledge and experience of sectioning and machining of energetic materials

Detailed knowledge and experience of environmental engineering

Competent in reading engineering drawings / cutting plans and confident in challenging designs based on knowledge and requirements, You will have an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a minimum of three A levels, one of which must be a relevant engineering discipline, or a Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Please note that all applicants must hold, or be able to achieve Security Clearance as a minimum.

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a CNC Machinist at our Fort Halstead site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds. The successful candidate will join our high-performing team carrying out machining and sectioning of explosive materials, associated rigs and equipment., As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About QinetiQ

As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Our Benefits

Adaptive and flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Employee discount portal

Holiday Trading

Support for the Armed Forces community

Payroll Giving and Volunteering

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.

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