Careers at AIM
AIM is a growing precision-manufacturing business, and we are building a place where skilled engineers do their best work. Here is why people build their careers with us — and the roles we are hiring for right now.
Why build your career at AIM
AIM is a precision CNC machining business supplying aerospace and advanced propulsion programmes. Our shop floor is small, highly skilled and equipped for demanding, close-tolerance work — the kind of place good engineers do their best work and keep learning.
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Work that matters
Machine flight-critical and advanced-propulsion components to aerospace tolerances, not throwaway parts.
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Modern capability
Multi-axis CNC machining and CMM inspection, with the tooling and metrology to do the job right.
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Invest in your craft
Structured training, apprenticeships and real progression as your skills grow.
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A team, not a number
A close-knit workshop where what you do is visible and your judgement is trusted.
Current open vacancies
We are growing. Here are the roles we are hiring for right now — open the full listing for details and to apply.
How we work
The kind of place matters as much as the work. We are deliberate about the culture we build on the shop floor.
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Equal opportunity
We recruit and promote on skill, experience and suitability alone. Everyone is assessed fairly, whoever they are.
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Respect at work
People are treated with dignity every day. Every voice is heard, and good ideas are welcomed wherever they come from.
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A team that supports each other
A cohesive, highly skilled team who back one another, share what they know and take pride in the result together.
Our vision
Building a leading centre of excellence for UK manufacturing
We are building a centre of excellence for the UK manufacturing sector — powered by highly skilled, optimistic engineering people who take pride in getting precision work right. As we grow, we want good engineers to grow with us.
How to apply
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Apply online
Open any role above and submit the short form with your CV attached — it takes a few minutes.
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Meet the team
We follow up promising applications with a call and an invitation to visit the workshop.
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Decision
You get clear feedback and a decision, usually within two weeks of applying.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer apprenticeships or training?
Yes. We invest in structured training, apprenticeships and real progression as your skills grow.
Where would I be based?
Our workshop is in Lichfield. Most roles are on-site, so you are close to the machines and the team.
Do I need aerospace experience?
Not necessarily. We value strong machining fundamentals and the right attitude, and we will help you learn our sector.
What is your recruitment process?
Apply online, we follow up promising applications with a call and a workshop visit, then give you a clear decision — usually within two weeks.
What if no current role fits me?
Send a speculative application with your CV and we will keep it on file for the next opening.
Don’t see the right role?
We are always glad to hear from skilled machinists, programmers and quality engineers. Send us your CV and we will keep it on file for the next opening.