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Contact Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

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CNC Programmer Machinist

Telford, Shropshire

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Contact Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Hours
Full Time
Posted
9 hours ago
Salary
£38,456 - Annum
Recruiter
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Closes
06 May 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

RBSL is looking for a CNC Programme Machinist to join our busy Operation team in the newly refurbished Production site in Telford.

Working a 37 hour week over 4.5 days, you will be working with the workshop facilities and manufacture porotypes / spares for a wide range of military vehicle programmes.

You will prioritise safe working practices whilst professionally delivering against planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of equipment. You will be used to working within key performance indicator criteria.

Position Key Duties and Responsibilities:-

Fully confident in programme, setting, operating, loading materials, maintaining and programming a number of CNC machines on daily basis first time

Competent in using jigs and fixtures.

Undertake any offset or minor changes to programmes to produce quality components to drawing limits/customer requirements. Machine parts working to tight tolerances

Working from technical drawings as well as verbal and written drawings

Set up tooling and selecting correct tools for tasks

Ensure all tools and equipment that are used are suitable, fit for purpose and in date for an inspection required.

Able to make programme amendments and work with engineering and designers to help come up with concepts for new modifications

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications, review engineering drawings/technical drawings, and models to identify potential manufacturing challenges and offer design manufacturing recommendations

Help train and mentor apprentices so they become competent.

Self-inspect own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records

Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.

In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises).

Undertake estimating of future work

Carry out a trade specific risk assessment before every task.

Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined by your manager from time to timeWHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Educated to at least HNC level in mechanical engineering or has extensive experience as a CNC Programmer and knowledge of working on machines

Experience and knowledge in Mechanical theory and principles.

Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.

Competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment

Competent in use of measuring equipment.

Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.

UK MOD 'SC' security clearance needed (If no SC yet, RBSL will sponsor application).

Communication skills, ability to transfer knowledge, and able to work within a high performing team.

Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.

Worked in the defence industry before

Competent in programming and machining using Heidenhein and Fanuc control systemsWHAT WE OFFER YOU

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud. xjnqpsq

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

Global career opportunities

Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates

Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees

37 hours over 4.5 days working week

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Hybrid and flexible working

Life assurance cover

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Health cash plan

Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes

Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback

Long Service rewards with additional holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Private health care

Free access to onsite gym

Car allowances for eligible employees

Free onsite car parking

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher

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