Senior CNC Machinist / Programmer
Permanent (Kent)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000, which includes the applicable shift allowance for a rotating early/late shift pattern.
Shifts: Rotating early/late (06:00 / 14:00)
Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer to join a high‑spec machine shop, offering genuine ownership of work from drawing through to production.
This is not a button‑pushing role. It suits an experienced engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes and taking responsibility for quality and output.
The Role
You will be responsible for end‑to‑end machining activities, including:
* Programming and setting CNC machines independently
* Working from technical drawings through to finished components
* Producing precision parts to tight tolerances
* Improving tooling, cycle times and machining efficiency
* Supporting continuous improvement across the workshop
* Acting as a senior presence within the machine shop
The Ideal Candidate
* Strong CNC programming and setting experience
* Background in turning and/or milling
* Able to work independently from engineering drawings
* Proven experience with precision components
* Proactive, reliable and quality‑focused
Desirable Experience
* 5‑axis machining
* Sliding head / Swiss‑type machinery
* Offline programming (e.g. SolidCAM)
* Previous senior or lead machinist responsibilities
Why Join Our Client?
* Stable, permanent opportunity with a growing UK manufacturer
* Well‑equipped, modern machine shop
* Varied, technically challenging work
* Real input into process improvement and machining strategy
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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