Machinist

Company: SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
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Location: Maidenhead
Job Description:

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)

Posted: June 2nd, 2026