CNC Machinist

Langham Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge precision engineering team as a CNC Machinist, where you'll work on high-spec components for defense projects. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45K and a unique 4-day work week, allowing for a balanced lifestyle while contributing to advanced R&D projects. You'll be involved in machining complex parts from materials like aluminium and titanium, utilizing your expertise in CNC programming and multi-axis machining. If you're passionate about precision engineering and ready to take on critical projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

4-day work week

Advanced R&D projects

Specialist tooling

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience programming CNC machines with Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain.
• Confident in multi-axis machining and CAD/CAM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Machining complex, low-volume parts in various materials.
• Working hands-on with 4- and 5-axis CNC milling.

Skills

Fanuc Programming

Siemens Programming

Heidenhain Programming

Multi-axis Machining

CAD/CAM Workflows

Reading Engineering Drawings

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Space Autonomy, Defense & Simulation | [e-mail] | 01603 299045

CNC Machinist – Milling | Bedfordshire | Up to £45K + 4-Day Week Join a cutting-edge precision engineering team delivering high-spec components for UK defence and special projects. Based full-time on-site at a modern facility in Ampthill, you’ll be hands-on with 4- and 5-axis CNC milling (turning experience is a bonus) machining complex, low-volume parts in aluminium, titanium, PEEK, and carbon fibre.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience programming in Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain
• Confident with multi-axis machining and CAD/CAM workflows
• Able to read and work from detailed engineering drawings
• Active SC Clearance or eligible to obtain
• Sole British nationality (due to ITAR)

What’s On Offer:

• Up to £45,000 salary
• 4-day work week (Mon–Thu, 7am–5pm)
• Advanced R&D projects, specialist tooling, top-tier environment
• Opportunity to shape processes and mentor others

If you’re a skilled CNC Miller ready to work on critical projects in a high-quality environment, apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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