CNC Machninist - Turning

Job Title:      CNC Machninist - Turning
Location:      Haslar, Gosport 
Package:      Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package Role Type:    Full-time
Role ID:        17110

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a CNC Machninist - Turning at QinetiQ Haslar’s workshop located in Gosport, Hampshire. You’ll be joining QinetiQ’s world-class experimental hydrodynamics team; undertaking the development and physical test capabilities of scaled model ships, submarines and other maritime related projects for commercial and MoD customers.
  The Role
As a CNC Machninist - Turning, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You’ll support a team responsible for the manufacture of high quality research models, for use in one of Europe’s most sophisticated hydrodynamic research centres. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge projects and programmes and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds. You'll be involved in all aspects of high-level programming to produce one off outcomes within a dynamic environment. 

Day-to-day, you will:

• Be responsible for programming and operating our CNC turning machines (both online and offline programming).
• Operate our EDM machine and manufacture all related tooling, undertaking a range of close tolerance assembly and hand fitting.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic team to help, support and learn from one another, applying a problem solving approach for bespoke requirements.
• Support a range of manufacturing requirements for scaled research models, propellers and components to a very high standard within tight tolerances.
• Work with a range of materials including metal (NAB, Aluminium, Titanium and stainless steel), composites and modelling boards.

This role is a full-time position based at our Gosport site 5 days a week.

Essential Experience of the CNC Machninist - Turning:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role or years’ experience within mechanical engineering  
• The ability to understand complex CAD models and drawings
• Experience and knowledge in the use of CNC Turning machines and manual lathes.
• A good understanding of job-related Health & Safety

Qualifications for the CNC Machninist - Turning:

An apprenticeship in mechanical engineering or relevant academic background to Diploma / HND / NVQ Level 3 in a related engineering discipline.  

Please note that all applicants must hold, or be able to achieve for Security Clearance as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
 
Our Benefits

• Adaptive and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal
• Holiday Trading
• Support for the Armed Forces community
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.  

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About QinetiQ
As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.