Cnc Machinist

Mansell Recruitment Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Healthcare cashback scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Employee discount scheme

Career progression

Job summary

The client is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join their machine shop. This hands-on role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines to manufacture precision components in a low-volume, high-quality environment.

The role requires strong precision engineering background, experience with tight tolerances from engineering drawings, and good inspection skills using measuring equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• Strong precision engineering background.
• Experience working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of inspection techniques using measuring equipment.
• A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Produce low-volume, high-quality machined parts.
• Manufacture and modify jigs, fixtures and tooling.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Record production activity using the ERP system.
• Work to production schedules and machining times.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC operation

Precision engineering

Tight tolerances

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Measuring equipment

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer producing high-quality, low-volume components for a range of highly regulated industries. With continued investment in machinery, people and continuous improvement, they offer a modern manufacturing environment and excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist to join their machine shop. This is a hands‑on role involving the programming, setting and operation of CNC machine tools, manufacturing precision components to engineering drawings within a low-volume, high-quality production environment.

This will be on a double day shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Produce low-volume, high-quality machined parts.
• Manufacture and modify jigs, fixtures and tooling.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Record production activity using the company's ERP system.
• Work to production schedules and agreed machining times.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.

The Candidate

• Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• A strong precision engineering background.
• Experience working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of inspection techniques using measuring equipment.
• A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience within low-volume, high-precision manufacturing.

The Package

• Salary is up to £46,000 including shift premium
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing engineering business