CNC Miller

HR GO Recruitment; Brick End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace engineering company in Brick End is looking for a skilled CNC Miller to operate 3-axis milling machines. The role involves setting up machines, performing quality checks, and ensuring precision in production. The ideal candidate has experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls, can read engineering drawings, and possesses strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and training for career progression are offered. Current UK work authorization is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller/Setter-Operator on 3-axis mills.
• Proficient with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent using measuring equipment like micrometers and verniers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and test cuts.
• Monitor production and quality checks.
• Diagnose and resolve machine and program issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

CNC Miller experience

Fanuc controls proficiency

Heidenhain controls proficiency

Ability to read engineering drawings

Measurement equipment competency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

Relevant apprenticeship or engineering qualification

Tools

3-axis CNC milling machines

Measuring equipment

Job description

CNC Millers opportunity in this growing sub contract aerospace precision engineering company. This exceptional company has a great reputation as an employer of choice, offering stable and supportive career roles.

The successful candidate will set up, operate and optimise 3-axis milling machines using Fanuc or Heidenhain controls, delivering high-quality components to tight tolerances.

Key responsibilities:

• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines, performing tool changes, offsets and test cuts
• Work as a setter/operator: read drawings, select fixtures and tooling, perform machine set-ups and first-off inspections
• Monitor production, carry out quality checks and maintain accurate process documentation
• Diagnose and resolve routine machine and program issues; suggest improvements to reduce scrap and cycle time
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow health & safety procedures

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller / Setter-Operator on 3-axis mills
• Proficient with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Competent using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges)
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and a practical, hands‑on approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Relevant apprenticeship or engineering qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience with job planning, setting fixtures and optimising cycle times
• Basic CNC maintenance experience

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Training and development to expand CNC skills and career progression
• Supportive team environment and modern equipment

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependent on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.