Job Title: Machinist
Location: Harlow
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: Annual Salary
Role Conditions
- Working Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 16:00 & Friday, 07:30 – 12:30
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
- 29 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
- 3% employer pension contribution
- 2x life insurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Machinist. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Use a range of machinery both manual and CNC, including lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders to perform repairs to customers’ equipment in accordance with their order requirements and the approved technical data
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerances and work orders to determine the exact sequence of operations
- Diagnosing and resolving common machine problems such as tool chatter, poor surface finishes, misaligned parts or minor mechanical faults to minimize downtime
- Carry out routine and preventative maintenance tasks to machinery
- Comply with all safety requirements and ensure the correct use of PPE
- Removal and installation of bushings, bearings, cups and liners
Candidate Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering data and drawings
- Ability to set up and run machines
- Experience of diagnosing and resolving faults
- Previous machining experience within the aerospace industry desirable
- Right to work in the UK
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to samuel.fawkes@jmc-aviation.com.
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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