CNC Miller

HR GO Group; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Overtime rate

Job summary

HR GO Group are seeking a skilled CNC Miller (Setter/Operator) for their precision engineering operation in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The role involves setting and operating CNC milling machines to tight tolerances, reading drawings and using precision tools.

Permanent, full-time position with 39 hours per week and options for 4-day or 5-day weeks. From £34,476 per annum (£17.00 per hour) with overtime available. You must have relevant experience and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

CNC Milling

Setter/Operator

Measuring tools

Quality focus

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

CNC Miller

Engineering Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Discussed upon application Benefits: 4 day working week, Overtime Rate Temporary

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

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.