CNC Miller
Join Pailton Engineering as a CNC Miller and be part of a growing team at the forefront of precision manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-spec CNC milling machines in a clean, modern facility with excellent benefits including 25 days’ holiday, Medicash healthcare and generous overtime rates.
About the Role
As a CNC Miller at Pailton Engineering, you’ll be responsible for the precise manufacture of steering components used across automotive, defence, and heavy-duty industries. Based at our Coventry HQ, you'll operate on a rotating shift system (mornings and afternoons) and be entrusted with setting, operating, and maintaining CNC vertical and horizontal milling centres.
This role suits someone with high attention to detail, experience reading engineering drawings, and the confidence to modify programmes, check parts to tight tolerances, and contribute to lean manufacturing goals.
Benefits
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Company pension (3% employer contribution)
Medicash healthcare plan
Death in service benefit (2x salary)
Overtime at 1.5x standard rate
Stable and supportive engineering environment
Modern facility with high-spec equipment and lean focus
Key Responsibilities
Set, operate and maintain CNC milling machines (vertical/horizontal)
Interpret engineering drawings, route cards and quality standards
Load and adjust tooling and set offsets accurately
Carry out in-process checks using micrometres, verniers, gauges, etc.
Support 6S, TPM and lean initiatives on the shop floor
Collaborate with other operators and team leaders to improve workflow
Maintain accurate documentation of processes and part checks
What We're Looking For
Experience operating CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment
Confidence reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Ability to work with minimal supervision on complex components
A methodical approach to quality, safety and continuous improvement
Knowledge of Fanuc or Siemens controls (desirable)
Hours, Location & Pay
Location: Phoenix House, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4AD
Hours: Rotating shifts
Mornings: 06:00–14:15 (Mon–Thu), 06:00–12:00 (Fri)
Afternoons: 14:45–23:00 (Mon–Thu), 12:30–18:30 (Fri)
Pay: £15.24 per hour + 10% shift allowance (for afternoons)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x on weekdays and weekends
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