Salary: GBP35000 - GBP350000 per annum
Precision Driller / CNC Engineer Location – Chessington £35,000 (£18 per hour) + Premium Overtime + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits 38-hour working week with a 12pm finish on Fridays
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Precision Driller / CNC Engineer to join a long-established company with a world‑leading reputation for subcontract machining, assembly services, and the manufacture of cutting tools.
Working within the company’s Subcontract Division, the successful candidate will become part of a skilled and dynamic engineering team, supporting the manufacture of precision machined components for customers across oil & gas, nuclear, automotive, aerospace, and general engineering sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and stable business that offers outstanding earning potential through significant overtime, alongside opportunities for long‑term progression, skill development, and increased responsibility.
In this role, you will be responsible for the programming, setting, and operation of CNC machinery within a precision engineering environment. You will work to extremely tight tolerances using sophisticated machinery, hand tools, and standard measuring equipment, ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
The Role
* Machine alignments
* CNC Turning, CNC Grinding, and CNC Milling
* Programming, setting, and operating CNC machines
* Working with Fanuc controls
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
* Using standard measuring equipment while working to tight tolerances
* Surface grinding, turning, and milling operations
* Working with CNC and PLC controls
* Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality control
* Complying with all relevant Health & Safety requirements
* Adhering to ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards
The Person
* Apprentice trained or time‑served engineer preferred
* City & Guilds or BTEC qualification advantageous
* Proven experience within a precision machining or subcontract engineering environment
* Strong CNC machining background
* Experience with Fanuc controls advantageous
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Hard‑working, reliable, and proactive approach
* Strong team player with excellent attention to detail
* Flexible approach to working hours when required to meet customer deadlines
* Commutable to Chessington
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