CNC Miller

Career Makers Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Occupational health

Employee Assistance

Perks at Work

EV charging

Secure parking

Job summary

Career Makers Inc. seeks a skilled Machine Shop Engineer specializing in 5-axis milling to join our busy engineering environment in Salford. You will set, prove and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills, ensuring first-off quality and adherence to drawings and tolerances.

Working within a team, you will prepare tooling, fixtures and documentation, monitor production quality, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining safe, tidy workspaces and TPM/5S practices.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines, ideally across multiple axes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and check component tolerances.
• Proactive with attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Set, prove and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis vertical CNC milling machines.
• Set up jobs, prove out programmes and obtain first-off approval before production runs.
• Monitor production to ensure components meet quality standards and specifications.
• Prepare tooling, fixtures and relevant technical information ahead of production.
• Inspect finished components against drawings and tolerances.
• Operate CNC and manual CMMs to verify component accuracy.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and identify issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining methods and efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment (5S/TPM).
• Where possible, operate multiple machines to support production.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis milling

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazak Smooth controls

Doosan milling machines

CMM software

Job description

Machine Shop Engineer (Milling – 5 Axis)

Location:

Salford

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, rotating shifts

About the Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced

Machine Shop Engineer specialising in 5-axis milling

to join a busy and well-equipped engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist with experience in setting and operating multi-axis milling machines to produce high-quality precision components.

Working as part of an established machine shop team, you will be responsible for setting, proving and operating CNC milling machines, maintaining quality standards throughout production and contributing to continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set, prove and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis vertical CNC milling machines.
• Set up jobs, prove out programmes and obtain first-off approval before commencing production runs.
• Monitor production to ensure components meet required quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Prepare tooling, fixtures and relevant technical information ahead of production.
• Inspect finished components against engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Operate CNC and manual Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify component accuracy.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and identify any equipment or engineering issues.
• Support problem-solving activities and communicate technical issues to team leaders and relevant engineering departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining methods, procedures and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment, following health and safety procedures and 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
• Where possible, operate multiple machines to support production requirements.

About You:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining and a good understanding of engineering principles, machining methods and manufacturing processes.

Essential requirements:

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines, ideally across multiple axes.
• Good knowledge of machining methods, tooling and engineering practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and check component compliance.
• A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating directories and network drives.
• A proactive attitude, good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable experience:

• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Experience with Mazak Smooth controls.
• Experience operating Doosan 3, 4 and 5-axis milling machines.
• Familiarity with CMM software and inspection equipment.
• Experience working with 5S and TPM manufacturing practices.

Working Hours:

The role operates on a rotating two-week shift pattern:

Week 1:

Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:00.

Week 2:

Monday to Thursday, 13:45–22:15, and Friday, 13:00–18:30.

Total contracted hours are 37.5 per week.

Benefits Package:

• In addition to a competitive salary based on skills, knowledge and experience, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 5 flexible holiday days per year, with the option to purchase or sell days.
• Group personal pension scheme, with a 5.5% employer contribution and 3.5% employee contribution.
• Company performance-related bonus scheme.
• Access to financial wellbeing advice, including a company-funded pension and financial wellbeing adviser.
• Cycle to Work scheme following successful completion of probation.
• Company-funded occupational health services.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Access to Perks at Work for online discounts and support.
• Free on-site EV charging and secure parking.