Machinists, welders & machine operators Work, Jobs in Thurleigh, Bdf (with Salaries)

CNC Machinist - Turner
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Injection Mould Process Engineer/ Setter
Neptune Injection Ltd —Stevenage
- £34,000 - £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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CNC Miller Setter/Operator
Eaton Socon Engineering —St. Neots
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
Machinist Team Member
Tata Steel —Corby
- £34,334 - £39,484 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Driving
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
CNC Router Operator
Polyformes Ltd —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- CAD
- Basic maths
- Quality control
Quick apply
Industrial Sewing Machinist
Pledge Office Chairs —Leighton Buzzard
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
Toolmaker
Neptune Engineering Ltd —Stevenage
- £36,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Maintenance
- Assembly
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
10d
CNC Honing Machinist (Powertrain Manufacturing)
Red Bull Technology Group —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
Centreless Grinder
A.M. Philpot (Hard Chrome) Ltd —Luton
- £15.00 - £16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
Quick apply
Experienced CNC Miller/Turner
AN Engineering Services Limited —Kettering
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- CAD
- Basic maths
- Power tools
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
CNC Miller
LemonTea Recruitment —Bluntisham
- £29,120 - £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
CNC Operator
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Stevenage
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Machinist
Rubix —Luton
- Full-time
8d
CNC Setter Operator - Turning / Milling
Cosworth —Northampton
- £38,750 - £39,935 a year
- Communication skills
CNC Grinder
Cosworth —Northampton
- £38,750 - £39,935 a year
- Communication skills
Machinist Operator
AMETEK, Inc. —Silverstone
11d
Precision Universal Grinder
AM Philpot (Hard Chrome) —Luton
CNC Setter/Programmer
Melborha Engineering Company —Luton

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Stainless Steel Welder / Fabricators
The Machine Install Company LTD —Wisbech
Full UK driving licence preferred. Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues. NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering, (such…
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Specialist Metal Fabricator/Welder
T Nevill & Co Ltd —Stevenage
NVQ Level 2 in Engineering, Fabrication, or similar qualification. 2-5 years’ experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar metalworking role.
£30,000 - £35,000 a year
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CNC Machinist - Turner

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

Milling

Full job description

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

We are looking for a CNC Machinist Turner who will set and operate and maintain high‑precision CNC Turning machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop. The ideal candidate will bring advanced milling and turning expertise whilst also being comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres. They will design machining processes, select and optimize tooling, write G‑code, and oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs. Participates in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas. The role includes mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

We’ll provide you with all the equipment you will require from clothing, Safety Shoes, PPE as well as all Tooling and Gauging required, alongside meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.

So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programme there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Programming, set up, and running in multi-axis machining methods (3, 4 and 5axis).

Skilled in using Heidenheim and Fanuc controls; Edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC multi-axis machines to produce R and D and production component parts.
Making work offset, tooling and program adjustments as required.
Working to specifications, procedures and engineering drawings.
Inspecting produced parts using various measuring instruments and hand gauges and interprets CMM inspection results.
Supporting the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design.
Liaising with engineering to improve machining methods.
Using problem solving techniques to solve machining and process related issues.
Prioritising workload to meet deliverable commitment timelines.
Experience of 6 S and lean manufacturing tools and techniques

Desired Skills

Experience and / or transferable skills to support Turning and milling operations
Creating and refining machining strategies for R&D, prototype, and low‑volume production parts.
Producing accurate work instructions, process delineations, and change‑order documentation.
Implementing corrective action plans and track the effectiveness of process changes.
Coordinating with production planners to balance volume and turnaround requirements

Job Reference Number

19469BR

Salary Range

£35,000- £40,000

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

18/06/2027

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machinists, welders & machine operators jobs in thurleigh, bdf

CNC Machinist - Turner

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CNC Miller Setter/Operator

Machinist Team Member

CNC Router Operator

Industrial Sewing Machinist

Toolmaker

CNC Honing Machinist (Powertrain Manufacturing)

Centreless Grinder

Experienced CNC Miller/Turner

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CNC Setter Operator - Turning / Milling

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