CNC Machinist

New Appointments Group; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Benenden Healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Comprehensive sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and rewards platform

Death in Service cover

Mental Health First Aiders

Ongoing training and career developm

Job summary

New Appointments Group, a growing manufacturing business in Tonbridge, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join their toolroom.

You will program and operate CNC lathes and milling machines, read engineering drawings, and use CAM software to produce precision, low-volume components for in-house tooling and customer orders. A collaborative team environment and quality focus are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' CNC machining experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Experience using Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to machine small batches of complex, high-precision components.
• Confidently reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operating CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Using 3D CAD models to generate machining programmes via CAM software.
• Producing precision components to exacting quality standards.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Supporting the design and manufacture of tooling, fixtures and jigs.
• Collaborating to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.

Skills

CNC machining

Heidenhain controls

Reading drawings

Small-batch manufacturing

Teamwork

Tools

Inventor CAM

Job description

CNC Machinist

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: Competitive + Quarterly Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking to join a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business investing heavily in its future?

Our client is a global manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for designing and producing specialist engineered products supplied to a wide range of industries worldwide. Following significant investment in a brand-new production facility, they are expanding their machining team and are looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to play a key role in their continued growth.

The Role

Working within the toolroom, you'll manufacture precision components for both in-house tooling and customer orders, producing high-quality, low-volume complex parts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working closely with design and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programming and operating CNC lathes and milling machines
• Using 3D CAD models to generate machining programmes via CAM software
• Producing precision components to exacting quality standards
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Supporting the design and manufacture of tooling, fixtures and jigs
• Working collaboratively to achieve production targets and delivery deadlines

To be successful, you'll have:

• At least 2 years' CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment
• Experience using Heidenhain controls
• The ability to machine small batches of complex, high-precision components
• Confidence working from engineering drawings
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable experience includes:

• Inventor CAM or similar CAM software
• Designing or manufacturing fixtures and jigs
• Sliding head lathe experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality environment

What's in It for You?

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Quarterly performance bonus
• Benenden Healthcare
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Generous holiday allowance
• Comprehensive company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and rewards platform
• Death in Service cover
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles