CNC Miller / Setter / Operator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned facility

Overtime available

Family-run culture

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / Setter / Operator for a permanent role in Hemel Hempstead. You will set up and run HAAS CNC milling machines across 3-, 4-, and 5-axis setups, read engineering drawings, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances in a modern, air-conditioned facility.

The role offers overtime opportunities and a stable, family-run environment with strong staff retention and long-term potential within a busy precision engineering operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Miller / Setter / Operator in precision engineering.
• Experience with HAAS controls advantageous.
• Experience with 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Overtime availability and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate HAAS CNC milling machines.
• Work across 3-, 4- and 5-axis mills.
• Edit programs at the machine when required.
• Produce parts to tight tolerances from drawings.
• Support production in a busy machining environment.

Skills

CNC Milling

HAAS controls

Setting and Operating

Axis machining

Tools

Hypermill

CAM software

Job description

Job Profile for CNC Miller 46816CNC Miller / Setter / OperatorHemel Hempstead

Permanent Position

An established and highly respected precision engineering business based in Hemel Hempstead is currently looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / Setter / Operator to join their growing team.The company has been operating successfully for over 26 years and specialises in high-precision machining work, predominantly supplying the motorsport, Formula 1, and gearbox sectors. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they are looking to strengthen their machining team within their modern, air-conditioned facility.This is a family-run business operated by two brothers, offering a stable and friendly working environment with excellent staff retention - several employees have been with the company for many years.

The Role?

• Setting and operating HAAS CNC Milling machines?
• Working across 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC Mills?
• Editing programmes at the machine when required?
• Producing precision-machined components to tight tolerances?
• Working from engineering drawings?
• Maintaining high quality standards across all work produced?
• Supporting production requirements across a busy machining environment

The company currently operates:? 3 x HAAS 5-axis CNC Mills? 2 x HAAS 3 & 4-axis CNC Mills? Hypermill programming software Offline programming support is in place, allowing machinists to focus primarily on setting and operating duties. However, candidates with programming experience will also be considered.

Industries Worked In?

• Motorsport?
• Formula 1?
• Gearbox Manufacturing?
• Precision Engineering

Working Hours Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 16:00? Standard hours: 39 per week? Overtime paid at time and a half (x1.5)? Regular overtime opportunities available

Salary

• £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary?
• Dependent on experience and skill level?
• Overtime available in addition to basic earnings

Company Benefits & Environment

• Modern, air-conditioned facility?
• Busy and secure workload?
• Family-run business with excellent culture?
• Strong staff retention and long-term stability?
• Plenty of overtime available?
• Two sites operating from the same location

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience as a CNC Miller / Setter / Operator within a precision engineering environment and be confident setting and operating CNC milling machines.Experience of HAAS controls would be advantageous, along with exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining.Programming experience using Hypermill or similar CAM software would be beneficial but is not essential, as the company is primarily seeking a skilled setter/operator. Candidates with full programming capabilities will also be considered.Experience within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, Formula 1, or other high-precision engineering sectors would be advantageous.