CNC Machinist

Reed; Cupar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Milling or Turning) in Cupar, Fife. You will set and operate CNC milling or turning machines to produce precision components, reading drawings and ensuring tight tolerances in a modern facility.

The role offers a company bonus scheme, overtime opportunities, and ongoing training. You will join a growing team delivering components to aerospace, defence, medical and motorsport sectors across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experienced in CNC machining environments.
• Able to set and operate CNC milling and turning machines.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiar with tolerances and inspection processes.
• CAD/CAM exposure and use of inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manufacture high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out in-process inspection and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and support continuous improvement.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Ensure work meets customer and company quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/qualification

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Inspection equipment

CAD/CAM exposure

Job description

CNC Machinist (Milling or Turning)

Cupar, Fife

£30,000 - £42,000 + Bonus Scheme + Overtime Opportunities

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist looking to join a modern precision engineering company supplying some of the world's most demanding industries?

Our client is an established and growing precision engineering manufacturer based in Cupar, Fife, serving the aerospace, telecommunications, defence, medical and motorsport sectors across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to recruit experienced CNC Machinists to join their highly skilled manufacturing team.

Operating from a modern facility, the business continually invests in the latest technology, equipment and employee development, providing excellent long-term career prospects for ambitious engineers.

The Role

This is a hands-on machining position where you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling or turning machinery to produce complex precision-engineered components to exacting standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Work with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Manufacture high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out in-process inspection and quality checks.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and support continuous improvement activities.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Ensure all work meets customer and company quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines.

The Candidate

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Previous experience within a CNC machining environment.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, quality standards and inspection processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• 3, 4 or 5-axis machining experience.
• CAD CAM exposure.
• Use of inspection and measurement equipment.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, medical, motorsport or telecommunications industries.
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Exposure to advanced machining technologies.
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
• Stable long-term opportunity with a growing business.