CNC Machinist

Response Personnel Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Response Personnel Ltd is seeking CNC Machinists to join their team in Andover, UK. This full-time, permanent position focuses on setting and operating CNC machinery to manufacture high-quality precision components. Ideal candidates should have experience in CNC turning and milling, able to interpret engineering drawings, and use measuring equipment. This role offers a dynamic environment in the precision engineering sector, along with responsibilities including quality inspections and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Working from technical and engineering drawings.
• Carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
• Performing tool changes and basic machine adjustments.

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

CNC Setting

CNC Operating

CNC Programming

Experience with Doosan machines

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Use of measuring equipment

Job description

CNC Machinist
Location: Andover
Shift Pattern: Day shift (Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours)
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Salary: Depending on experience

Our client, based in Andover, is currently seeking experienced CNC Machinists to join their growing engineering and manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established and busy precision engineering environment. The successful candidates will be responsible for producing high-quality precision components to engineering specifications, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency throughout the manufacturing process. We are open to candidates from a wide range of CNC backgrounds, including operators, setters, programmers, and trainee machinists with relevant engineering exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machinery
• Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Working from technical and engineering drawings
• Carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment
• Performing tool changes, offsets, and basic machine adjustments
• Ensuring all work meets required quality standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Meeting production targets and deadlines
• Supporting continuous improvement within the machining department

Skills & Experience

• CNC Turning
• CNC Milling
• CNC Setting
• CNC Operating
• CNC Programming
• Setter/Operator and Setter/Operator/Programmer roles
• 3‑axis, 4‑axis, or 5‑axis machining
• Experience with Doosan machines
• Fanuc controls
• Heidenhain controls
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Use of measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, callipers, etc.)
• Precision engineering or general manufacturing backgrounds

Candidate Profile

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated approach
• Willingness to learn and develop skills further

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person

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