CNC Machinist

KPJ Group; Wickford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee shopping discounts

20 days holiday incl. Christmas shut

Job summary

KPJ Group is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Setter Operator to join its precision engineering team. You will set up and run CNC milling machines, edit programs, and ensure high-tolerance components meet engineering specs.

You will work from detailed drawings, perform first-off and in-process checks, and contribute to continuous improvement in a quality-focused environment. The role offers a full-time day-shift schedule (37 hours), with competitive salary (£35,000–£40,000) and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience editing CNC programs; full programming knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with 3-axis or 4-axis milling machinery.
• Familiarity with first-off and in-process inspections.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Editing and adjusting programs to production needs.
• Producing high-tolerance components to specifications.
• Working from technical drawings and instructions.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Using measuring equipment to check finished components.

Skills

CNC milling experience

Reading engineering drawings

Edit CNC programs

3-axis milling

4-axis milling

First-off inspection

Job description

We're hiring for an experienced CNC Miller to join an established precision engineering business.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong CNC milling experience who is confident setting, operating, and making program adjustments. You'll be producing high-tolerance components in a quality-focused manufacturing environment, with opportunities to contribute to machining improvements and production efficiency.

What's on offer?

• £35,000 - £40,000 per year
• Full-time, day shifts: 37 hours per week
• 20 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown) plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee shopping discounts

What will you be doing as a CNC Miller Setter Operator?

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Editing and adjusting programs to suit production requirements
• Producing high-tolerance components to engineering specifications
• Working from technical drawings and instructions
• Carrying out first-off and in-process quality inspections
• Using measuring equipment to check finished components

What do you need?

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Experience working with high-tolerance components, ideally within aerospace engineering
• The ability to edit CNC programs, with full programming experience beneficial
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Experience with 3-axis or 4-axis milling machinery