CNC Machinist

Manpower; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent day shift

Early finish Fridays (12:30pm)

4 weeks' holiday + bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) in Exeter, Devon is looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join a busy precision engineering team. You will set and operate CNC milling machines, read engineering drawings and maintain tight tolerances to produce high-quality components.

The role offers a permanent day shift with early finish on Fridays, 4 weeks' holiday, overtime opportunities and a supportive environment to develop your expertise and build a long-term career within the company.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in CNC machining, with setter milling experience preferred, including setting up and running CNC mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and basic CNC programming concepts (as required for setting and production).
• Competent in using measuring equipment to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet tolerance requirements.
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to produce machined components to specification.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out tool changes and set/adjust offsets to maintain correct machining parameters.
• Inspect components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment in line with site procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

Reading Drawings

Metrology & Gauging

Quality & Safety

Continuous Improvement

Job description

CNC Machinist Join a busy precision engineering team based in Exeter, Devon, producing high-quality machined components for customers who expect accuracy, consistency and reliability. This is a stable, supportive environment where skilled machinists can take pride in their work, develop their expertise and build a long-term career.

Job Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to produce machined components to specification
• Work from engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Carry out tool changes and set/adjust offsets to maintain correct machining parameters
• Inspect components to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment in line with site procedures

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in CNC machining, with proven experience as a CNC Setter Milling experience preferred, including setting up and running CNC mills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and basic CNC programming concepts (as required for setting and production)
• Competent in using measuring equipment to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet tolerance requirements
• Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor

What's on Offer

• Permanent day shift
• Early finish every Friday (12:30pm)
• 4 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable and supportive engineering environment
• Long-term career prospects