CNC Miller

TXM Recruit; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Employee life assurance

PPE, safety footwear, tooling and gau​

Career progression

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to set, program and operate 3–5 axis milling machines in Ampthill within a fast-paced, R&D-focused environment.

You will work on high-value, low-volume components, mentor apprentices and collaborate with Engineering and tooling suppliers, while applying Lean 6S principles.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a competitive salary and a strong pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience setting, programming and operating 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Ability to edit CNC programmes and work with multiple controls (Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens).
• Mentor apprentices and collaborate with Engineering and tooling suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Set, program and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Edit CNC programmes and work with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens controls.
• Set fixtures, tooling and offsets; prove out programmes and adjust as needed.
• Manufacture components to drawings and specifications with high precision.
• Inspect components using measuring equipment and hand gauges; interpret CMM results.
• Support machining process and tooling/fixture development; drive continuous improvements.

Skills

CNC Milling

Programming

Measurement & inspection

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

CNC Miller

Location: Ampthill

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000

Clearance: BPSS required to start

Working Pattern: Full-time onsite

Sector: Defence | Aerospace

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced CNC Miller to set, operate and maintain high-precision CNC milling machines within a fast-paced, R&D-focused environment.

You’ll work on high-value, low-volume and one-off components, supporting machining process development, tooling optimisation and continuous improvement.

The role also offers opportunities to mentor apprentices and work closely with Engineering and tooling suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set, program and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Edit CNC programmes and work with Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens controls.
• Set fixtures, tooling and work offsets and prove out programmes.
• Make tooling, programme and process adjustments as required.
• Manufacture R&D, prototype and production components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect components using measuring equipment and hand gauges.
• Interpret and utilise CMM inspection results.
• Support machining process and tooling/fixture development.
• Work with Engineering to improve machining methods.
• Troubleshoot machining and process-related issues.
• Manage workload to meet production and project deadlines.
• Apply 6S and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Desirable Experience:

• Transferable skills and experience supporting CNC Turning operations.
• Developing machining strategies for R&D, prototype and low-volume production.
• Producing work instructions, process documentation and change orders.
• Implementing corrective actions and monitoring process improvements.
• Working with production planning teams to balance workload and turnaround times.

Benefits:

• 9-day fortnight for improved flexibility and work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Competitive salary package.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private medical cover.
• Employee life assurance.
• Company-provided PPE, safety footwear, tooling and gauging.
• Opportunities to develop skills and progress your career.