CNC/Machine Operators

Gap Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking CNC/Machine Operators in Southend-on-Sea. The role includes operating CNC machining centres, reading technical drawings, and performing quality checks. Ideal candidates have recent experience with CNC or manual machinery and are detail-oriented. This full-time position offers day shifts with no weekend work, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment. Don't miss this stable opportunity to start 2026 right!

Benefits

£13.33 per hour, paid weekly

Day shifts, Monday to Friday

Stable, long-term opportunity

Supportive team environment

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Recent experience with CNC or manual machinery in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and working to fine tolerances.
• Skilled in using measuring tools such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC horizontal and vertical machining centres.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and producing parts to exacting standards.
• Performing final operations including drilling, deburring, and packaging.
• Using measuring tools to check component accuracy.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
• Assisting other departments such as Assembly or Fabrication.

Skills

CNC or machine tools experience

Reading technical drawings

Using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Job Title: CNC/Machine Operators – Start Fresh in the New Year!
Location: Southend-on-Sea, SS2
Salary: £13.33 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – Day Shifts

Looking for a new opportunity to kick off the New Year?
We’re currently recruiting 6 CNC/Machine Operators on behalf of our client – a well-established precision engineering firm based in Southend-on-Sea.

If you've worked with CNC or machine tools recently and are looking for a stable, full-time position, this could be your ideal next step. Join a team where your skills are valued, your days are structured, and your evenings and weekends are free.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating CNC horizontal and vertical machining centres to manufacture high-precision, small-batch components.
• Interpreting detailed engineering drawings and producing parts to exacting standards.
• Performing final operations including drilling, deburring, and packaging.
• Using measuring tools to check component accuracy.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
• Assisting other departments such as Assembly or Fabrication when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Recent experience working with CNC or manual machinery in a manufacturing or engineering setting (within the last 12–18 months).
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and working to fine tolerances.
• Skilled in using measuring tools such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• £13.33 per hour, paid weekly.
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday – no weekend work!
• Stable, long-term opportunity with an immediate January start.
• Supportive team environment where your contribution is recognised.
• Onsite parking and good public transport links.

About the Company

Our client is a trusted name in the precision engineering sector, delivering quality components to key industries across the UK. Their site in Southend-on-Sea offers a clean, safe, and well‑equipped working environment where people genuinely enjoy what they do.

Start 2026 the right way – secure your new job today!
Apply now to join the team in January, or get in touch by email [e-mail] or call 01702987900 for more info.

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