Aerospace CNC 5-Axis Machinist - On-Site Bristol

Rolls--royce; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Employee support

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a CNC 5-Axis Machinist for our Bristol Defence Manufacturing Facility. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision lift fan components, with emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency.

You will join an experienced team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fully on-site role. Applicants should have completed an engineering apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and possess experience in CNC milling,

Qualifications

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Strong CAD/CAM knowledge; Fanuc experience advantageous.
• Commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to tight tolerances.
• Prepare tooling, load programmes and adjust machining parameters.
• Inspect finished components with appropriate measuring equipment.
• Maintain machinery, tooling and preventive maintenance routines.
• Complete production, quality and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in machining efficiency.

Skills

CNC milling

Engineering drawings

CAD/CAM

Fanuc controls

Quality & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Tools

Fanuc control systems

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a CNC 5-Axis Machinist for our Bristol Defence Manufacturing Facility. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision lift fan components, with emphasis on safety, quality and efficiency.

You will join an experienced team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fully on-site role. Applicants should have completed an engineering apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and possess experience in CNC milling,