CNC Machinist - Milling
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Leamington Spa
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Days – core hours 8:30am to 3:30pm, with flexibility either side.
If you’ve achieved your hours by 1pm on Friday, you can finish early.
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About the Role
We are seeking a CNC Machinist - Milling to join our precision manufacturing team in Leamington Spa.
As a CNC Machinist - Milling, you’ll be responsible for setting and operating 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centres, producing high-quality prismatic transmission components for the motorsport and aerospace sectors. Working within a small, dedicated team, you’ll apply a right-first-time approach to every task, supported by offline programming tools such as EdgeCam and Delcam.
This is a hands-on position where technical skill, attention to detail, and pride in workmanship are key.
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Key Responsibilities of the CNC Machinist - Milling
* Set and operate CNC machining centres to produce precision components to tight tolerances.
* Work from technical drawings and route cards to ensure all parts meet specification and timing requirements.
* Read, understand, and edit Fanuc/ISO programmes, adjusting feeds and speeds where necessary.
* Collaborate with offline programmers to optimise machining processes and productivity.
* Inspect components using precision measuring equipment to verify conformance.
* Deburr and fettle components during production to achieve required finish and quality.
* Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives within the machining team.
* Operate multiple machines where required to meet output targets and delivery deadlines.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
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Key Skills and Experience of the CNC Machinist - Milling
* Proven experience in 4- and 5-axis CNC milling of precision prismatic components.
* Strong understanding of Fanuc/ISO controls, with the ability to make on-machine edits.
* Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
* Skilled in using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, gauges, CMM, etc.).
* Experience machining a range of materials, including aluminium and steels, to tight tolerances.
* Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Willingness to work overtime when required.
* Knowledge of wire erosion processes is advantageous but not essential.
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Benefits
Benefits include:
* 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 flexible bank holidays.
* Competitive company pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Professional subscriptions reimbursement.