CNC Machinist
Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Salary: £35,246.61 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Permanent, full time. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Overtime and call out as required, with potential for a 9‑day fortnight.
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Station Workshops CNC Machinist in our RAF Brize Norton Station Workshops team, you’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality engineering support that keeps critical operations moving on the Royal Air Force’s largest operating base.
At RAF Brize Norton, Serco has proudly supported the Royal Air Force and Ministry of Defence since 1997, delivering around 20 services on site. Your work will directly support over 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants, helping ensure essential equipment, tools and components are manufactured safely, accurately and to the highest standards.
What you’ll do as a Station Workshops CNC Machinist
You’ll be entrusted to:
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Set up and operate CNC machinery, using engineering drawings to ensure accurate programming and calibration
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Interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce parts that meet required quality standards
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Carry out routine inspection and measurement of machined parts to verify dimensions and tolerances
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Use tools, tooling and materials handling equipment safely and effectively at all times
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Report health and safety concerns and highlight risks, compliance issues or engineering deficiencies to the Workshops Supervisor
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Contribute to continuous improvement, helping drive efficiency, effectiveness and a positive working environment
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…
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Proven experience in milling and machining environments
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NVQ Level 3 qualifications in Machining, Milling or Turning (or equivalent experience)
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The ability to read and follow technical drawings and specifications
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Basic mathematical skills for measurements, calculations and quality checks
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A well‑organised approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
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Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
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Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal progression
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Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
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Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to entertainment, travel and days out
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Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, and the opportunity to donate to the Serco People Fund Charity
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Employee networks: Inclusive networks that support connection, collaboration and belonging for colleagues from all backgrounds, including veterans, parents and carers, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ employees
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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