Machinist, Maidenhead

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)