CNC Miller

HR GO Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

4-day or 5-day week

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Miller Setter/Operator in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. You will set and operate CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components to drawings in a quality-focused environment. 39 hours per week with 4-day or 5-day options, permanent full-time.

The role includes reading drawings, selecting tooling, setting offsets, inspecting parts, and recording cycle data. Overtime rates apply; right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Miller Setter/Operator.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings and job instructions.
• Confident setting and running CNC mills and understanding tooling/material capabilities.
• Able to inspect own work using measuring equipment (verniers/mics).

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to produce components to tight tolerances.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job instructions.
• Select tooling, set offsets and adjust to maintain quality.
• Inspect your own work (first-offs and in-process) and record results as required.
• Update tooling sheets and record cycle times / process information.
• Support continuous improvement and assist other setter/operators as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling

Setter/Operator

Reading Drawings

Quality Control

Measuring Tools

Education

Apprenticeship/Engineering qualification

Tools

CNC Machines

Measuring Equipment

Job description

CNC Miller - Setter Operator - Precision Engineering

• Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
• From 34,476 per annum (from 17.00 per hour) Depending on experience + overtime rates
• 39 hours per week 4-day or 5-day week options
• Permanent, full-time

A long-established and respected precision engineering business (supplying Marine, Automotive, Aerospace, Food and Medical sectors) is looking for an experienced CNC Miller (Setter/Operator). You'll be setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components to drawing and specification in a quality-focused environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to produce components to tight tolerances
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job instructions
• Select tooling, set offsets and make adjustments to maintain quality
• Inspect your own work (first-offs and in-process) and record results as required
• Update tooling sheets and record cycle times / process information
• Support continuous improvement and assist other setter/operators as needed
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health & safety procedures

Shift options (39 hours):

• Option 1 (4-day week): Mon-Wed 07:30-18:00, Thu 07:30-17:00

OR

• Option 2 (5-day week): Mon-Thu 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-12:30

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller Setter/Operator (jobbing or production)
• Confident setting and running CNC mills and understanding tooling/material capabilities
• Able to inspect your own work using measuring equipment (e.g., verniers/mics)
• Reliable, team-focused and quality driven

Desirable:

• Time-served apprenticeship / engineering qualification
• Experience working to high standards in regulated sectors (aerospace/medical etc.)

Pay & Benefits

• From 34,476 p.a. / 17.00 p/hr depending on experience
• Overtime available and paid at overtime rates
• Choice of 4-day or 5-day working week
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable engineering company

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.

HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.