CNC Machinist

New Appointments Group Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Enhanced pension

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and rewards

Death in Service

Mental Health Support

Training & career development

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Tonbridge, UK. The role focuses on turning and milling high-precision components for toolroom and customer orders, with a strong emphasis on CAD/CAM programming and reading engineering drawings.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of CNC machining experience in a precision engineering setting, be capable of working from drawings, and prefer a proactive, team-based approach with lean manufacturing awareness.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to machine small batches of complex, high-precision components.
• Confidence working from engineering drawings.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach.
• Inventor CAM or similar CAM software.
• Designing or manufacturing fixtures and jigs.
• Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 quality environment.

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.
• Working collaboratively to achieve production targets and delivery deadlines.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM programming

Engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S principles

ISO 9001 aware

Fixtures & jigs

Sliding head lathe

Inventor CAM

Teamwork

Tools

CAM software

3D CAD

Job description

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
• 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
• 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
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 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

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.