CNC Machinist – High-Precision Defence Components

Nuclearinst; West Devon; On-site; GBP 36,951 - 52,918; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Golden Hello Up to £5,000 and Reloc. A

Matched contribution pension with life

Digital GP & health checks

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Reservists paid leave

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join the Devonport Royal Dockyard team in Plymouth. You will program, set and operate multi‑axis turning centres to produce precision components to exacting tolerances, interpreting complex drawings to ensure first‑time quality.

This full‑time role offers a competitive salary (£36,951) with benefits and an OTE of £52,918, plus relocation support and a range of employee perks.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating CNC multi‑axis turning centres.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Proven experience working to fine tolerances using precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC multi‑axis turning centres to manufacture precision components.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and translating specifications into CNC programs.
• Producing components to fine imperial and metric tolerances using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Inspecting finished parts to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Working safely and collaboratively within a controlled engineering and manufacturing environment.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC turning

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Siemens/Mazak controls

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship

Job description

Babcock is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join the Devonport Royal Dockyard team in Plymouth. You will program, set and operate multi‑axis turning centres to produce precision components to exacting tolerances, interpreting complex drawings to ensure first‑time quality.

This full‑time role offers a competitive salary (£36,951) with benefits and an OTE of £52,918, plus relocation support and a range of employee perks.