Job Description
CNC Machinists - Senior and experienced Miller and Turners required for this rapidly expanding precision engineering company. We are looking for the very best Programmer/setter /Operators.
What you're probably looking for (and what you'll get here)
* Varied, technical work: complex, low-to-medium volume components (typically 10-500 off) - not repetitive high-volume production
* High-integrity sector: defence-focused manufacturing where quality, compliance and traceability genuinely matter
* Strong standards: AS9100-accredited environment with clear procedures and disciplined ways of working
* Modern facility: well-equipped, professional workshop setting
* Growth + development: join a small precision engineering business preparing for significant growth.
* Pay that reflects skill: competitive, negotiable rate plus overtime
You'll support productivity, maintain AS9100 requirements and full traceability, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities (both roles)
* Set, programme (on or offline where required) and run CNC machine tools to produce parts to drawing/specification
* Maintain full traceability and complete required production/quality documentation in line with AS9100
* Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control; communicate issues/obstacles to the Production Manager
* Implement company procedures, policies, and safety/health/environment/quality requirements
* Improve processes; capture shop-floor knowledge and embed it within works order information
* Train, coach and support team members when required
* Maintain hygienic, safe and organised working conditions (5S/housekeeping)
* Support other departments/business areas when needed and carry out other reasonable tasks
Technical Requirements
* Controls experience typically including Mazatrol, Fanuc and Heidenhain (role dependent)
* Milling candidates: CAD/CAM experience ideally using Hypermill to generate and optimise programs
* Turning candidates: strong capability setting/running CNC lathes; programming/editing cycles and offsets where required
What We're Looking For (Essential)
* 5+ years hands-on CNC manufacturing experience (milling and/or turning)
* Proven ability to machine complex components consistently to a high standard
* Strong understanding of quality, compliance, and traceability/document control in an AS9100-style environment
* Lean manufacturing awareness and continuous improvement experience
* Good computer proficiency (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently to completion
Desirable
* Multi-axis machining experience (3/4/5-axis for milling; multi-tasking/live tooling for turning if applicable)
* Experience machining materials such as aluminium, stainless, titanium and alloy steels
* Previous mentoring/coaching experience
These are permanent jobs with starting salaries dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
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