CNC Machine Operator

K H Recruitment Limited; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR is seeking a motivated CNC Operator/Machinist to join our established manufacturing team in Headcorn, Kent. You will work on varied, low‑volume, high‑precision parts and produce components to detailed drawings.

Based in our busy tool room, you’ll read engineering drawings, set up CNC lathes and milling machines, and maintain tight quality and safety standards while meeting deadlines. The role offers long-term stability and opportunities to develop skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in CNC machining.
• Experience producing small batches of precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Producing complex, low-volume parts to exacting standards.
• Operating CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and specs.
• Maintaining high quality, accuracy and safety.
• Helping ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Collaborating with colleagues to support tooling and production needs.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

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Role: CNC Operator/Machinist
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 plus bonus and overtime

We’re looking for a motivated CNC Operator/Machinist to join an established manufacturing team, producing high-quality precision components. If you enjoy working on varied, low-volume, high-precision parts and take pride in producing quality work.

Working within our busy tool room, you’ll be responsible for machining precision components used for tooling and customer projects. Every day offers something different, with a variety of bespoke and small-batch work.

Your responsibilities as a CNC Operator/Machinist will include:

• – Producing complex, low-volume parts to exacting quality standards.
• – Operating CNC lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• – Working from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• – Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.
• – Helping to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
• – Collaborating with colleagues to support tooling, fixtures and production requirements.

To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

• – At least one year’s experience within a CNC machining environment.
• – Experience producing small batches of precision-engineered components.
• – A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• – The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• – Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

It would be advantageous if you also have experience with:

• – Working within an ISO 9001 quality management environment.
• – Sliding head lathes.
• – CAD/CAM programming software.
• – LEAN or 5S manufacturing principles.
• – Designing or manufacturing machine fixtures and jigs.

In return, the company will give you:

• – Competitive salary based on experience.
• – Permanent, full-time position with long-term stability.
• – Varied, interesting machining projects.
• – Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

At KHR, we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible, so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regard to a specific role, then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics, etc, please could you also submit a “clean” copy in Word. Thank you.