CNC Machinist

Willis Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare – employee contrib.

Employee Assistance Programme

Holidays 23–26 days (increases with 5+

Family-friendly working hours

Life Assurance to 4x salary

Pension Scheme 3% company contribution

Whirlpool Discount Scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Willis Global is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a Havering-based machine shop in Greater London. You will own quality and accuracy, producing aerospace components to customer specifications.

The role requires ONC/HND in Production Engineering or equivalent, and expertise with Matsuura 5‑axis, Mori‑Seiki horizontals and Haas VMCs. You will interpret drawings, ensure right‑first‑time outputs and support a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong aerospace machining background with exceptional attention to detail and uncompromising quality standards.
• Proven ability to set machines accurately and achieve right-first-time results.
• Skilled in 4- and 5-axis machining, including multi-datum setups and complex offset management.
• Confident working with Fanuc controls.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Matsuura, Haas, and Mori Seiki machining centres.
• Capable of diagnosing and resolving machine faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Positive, proactive mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and share expertise.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑precision aerospace and defence components in a fast‑paced CNC milling environment.
• Set and operate Matsuura 5‑axis, Mori‑Seiki horizontals and Haas VMCs with right‑first‑time accuracy.
• Work confidently with 4‑ and 5‑axis machining, multi‑datum setups and complex offsets.
• Maintain exceptional quality standards with strong attention to detail and in‑process inspection.
• Troubleshoot machine issues quickly to minimise downtime and keep production flowing.
• Interpret technical drawings and deliver tight‑tolerance components consistently.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Aerospace machining

5-axis machining

Matsuura 5-axis

Mori-Seiki horizontals

Haas VMCs

Reading drawings

In-process inspection

Troubleshooting

Education

ONC/HND in Production Engineering

Mechanical Engineering equivalent

Manufacturing apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Our client, a leader in global aerospace component manufacturing, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist, to join their machine shop based in Havering, Greater London.

On Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Private Healthcare – employee contribution scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holidays, initially 23 days plus bank holidays (increases to 26 days in the fifth year of employment)
• Family Friendlier working hours (some flexibility possible on start / finish times and shorter working day on Fridays)
• Life Assurance (four times salary)
• Pension Scheme (Company Contribution 3%)
• Whirlpool Discount Scheme
• On-site parking

Purpose of the CNC Machinist

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will take full ownership of the quality and accuracy of your work, producing components that consistently meet customer specifications and manufacturing standards.

With an ONC/HND in Production Engineering, a Mechanical Engineering equivalent, or a completed manufacturing apprenticeship, you bring advanced CNC machining expertise. You are proficient in setting and operating Matsuura 5‑axis machining centres, Mori‑Seiki horizontal machining centres, and Haas VMCs, ensuring efficient, precise and reliable production across a variety of complex components.

Key Responsibilities of the CNC Machinist

• Produce high‑precision aerospace and defence components in a fast‑paced CNC milling environment.
• Set and operate Matsuura 5‑axis, Mori‑Seiki horizontals and Haas VMCs with right‑first‑time accuracy.
• Work confidently with 4‑ and 5‑axis machining, multi‑datum setups and complex offsets.
• Maintain exceptional quality standards with strong attention to detail and in‑process inspection.
• Troubleshoot machine issues quickly to minimise downtime and keep production flowing.
• Interpret technical drawings and deliver tight‑tolerance components consistently.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

To be Considered for the CNC Machinist

• Strong aerospace machining background with exceptional attention to detail and uncompromising quality standards.
• Proven ability to set machines accurately and achieve right‑first‑time results.
• Skilled in 4‑and 5‑axis machining, including multi‑datum setups and complex offset management.
• Confident working with Fanuc controls.
• Solid hands‑on knowledge of Matsuura, Haas, and Mori Seiki machining centres.
• Capable of diagnosing and resolving machine faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Positive, proactive mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and share expertise.