CNC/Manual Machinist

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Fridays off

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms is hiring an Experienced Machinist (CNC / Manual) for Burgess Hill. The role offers a 4-day week (Mon-Thu) with Fridays off and a salary of £31,000–£36,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

You will machine low-to-medium volume components for bespoke production machinery, operating both CNC and manual mills and lathes, while reading drawings and maintaining tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual milling and turning, or CNC programming/setup/operation.
• Strong metalworking background with aluminium and stainless steel.
• Excellent reading of engineering drawings and precision.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving approach to small-batch manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Machining low-to-medium volume components for bespoke production machinery.
• Operate CNC and manual milling and turning machines.
• Setups, tool changes, and material prep.
• Inspect finished parts with standard measuring equipment.
• Work to tight tolerances from drawings.

Skills

Manual milling

CNC programming

Drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Tools

CNC milling machines

Turning lathes

Measuring equipment

Job description

Experienced Machinist (CNC / Manual) Location: Burgess Hill

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | 4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday)

Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 basic (DOE) + benefits

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of high-precision production machinery based in Burgess Hill. To support their ongoing production, we are seeking a skilled Machinist to join the workshop team.

Whether you are an accomplished manual machinist or a CNC programmer/setter/operator looking for a solid 4-day working week, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Machining low-to-medium volume components for bespoke production machinery.
• Operating both CNC and manual machinery (milling and turning).
• Working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.
• Managing setups, tool changes, and material prep across key substrates: predominantly Aluminium (including 6082 grade), Stainless Steel, and occasional Engineering Plastics.
• Inspecting finished parts using standard measuring equipment to ensure quality control.

Requirements

• Proven experience in manual milling and turning, or experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines.
• Solid background working with metals (aluminium and stainless steel essential).
• Strong drawing interpretation skills and attention to precision.
• Self-motivated with a practical, problem-solving approach to small-batch manufacturing.

What is on Offer

• Work-Life Balance: 4-day shift pattern (Monday to Thursday) with Fridays off.
• Competitive Pay: £31,000 - £36,000 basic, depending on experience.
• Stable Work: Direct employment within a clean, modern manufacturing environment with ongoing machinery builds