CNC Machinist

Office Owls Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Shift options

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Modern facilities

Job summary

Office Owls Recruitment Limited in Bristol is seeking experienced CNC Machinists (Turner / Miller / Grinder) to join precision engineering and aerospace manufacturers. These permanent roles offer long-term stability with overtime and career development.

You will set and operate CNC turning, milling or grinding machines, read engineering drawings, perform first-off and in-process inspections, and use micrometers and gauges. Programming is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in turning, milling or grinding in precision engineering or aerospace sectors.
• Ability to set and operate CNC machinery.
• Reading engineering drawings with attention to detail.
• Experience with first-off and in-process inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning, milling or grinding machines.
• Manufacture precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

CNC grinding

reading drawings

first-off inspection

measuring with micrometers

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

CNC Machinist (Turner / Miller / Grinder) Bristol | Permanent | Up to £19.00ph (DOE)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are working with a number of well‑established precision engineering and aerospace manufacturers across the Bristol area who are looking to strengthen their machining teams with experienced CNC Machinists. These are permanent opportunities offering long‑term stability, overtime and genuine career development.

THE ROLE

We're looking for experienced CNC Turners, CNC Millers and CNC Grinders to join modern manufacturing environments producing high‑precision components for the aerospace and engineering sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting and operating CNC Turning, Milling or Grinding machines.
• Manufacturing precision‑engineered components to tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out first‑off and in‑process inspections.
• Using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping.
• Programming experience is advantageous but not essential.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous CNC machining experience (Turning, Milling or Grinding).
• Ability to set & operate CNC machinery.
• Experience working within precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Programming knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

BENEFITS AND OFFERINGS

• Up to £19.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Permanent positions.
• Day Shift and Early/Late Shift options available.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Modern machining facilities.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Excellent long‑term opportunities with established aerospace and engineering businesses.

If you’re an experienced CNC Machinist looking for your next opportunity in the Bristol area, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.