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Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components.

Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.

Job Summary

To carry out high‑precision profile finishing of complex aerospace landing gear components.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of all work produced.


• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.


• Work closely with the Production Supervisor to meet the production schedule and ensure all parts meet strict engineering requirements and finish specifications.


• Manage production changes and proactively support continuous improvement within the team.

Main Duties

• Carry out profile finishing using hand‑tapping and air‑operated tools.


• Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings.


• Work to extremely tight tolerances.


• Record quantities and task times using company systems.


• Follow controlled standard operating procedures for surface finishing and component geometry.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.


• Comply with company processes and procedures.


• Perform other duties as required by Senior Management and within the scope of the role.

                           Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in bench profiling.


• Experience working in a close-tolerance aerospace manufacturing environment. (Desirable)


• Strong attention to detail and high level of craftsmanship.


• Computer literate, including use of email.


• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.


• Capable of using a range of precision measuring tools.


• Willing to work a rotating shift pattern.


• Experience operating air‑powered hand tools.

What we Offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.


• Standard 38.5-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays


• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution


• Life Assurance 4 x salary


• Company funded medical benefits package from day one


• Access to retail and gym discounts


• Loyalty bonuses


• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow


• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.


• Team building social events

Join our Team today! Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.