Cnc Miller Trainee

Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Basildon is seeking a Trainee CNC Machine Miller for the night shift. This developmental role requires some hands-on CNC milling experience and provides full training and ongoing support. Responsibilities include producing precision components, maintaining quality standards, and working safely in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a certification as a CNC Setter/Operator and experience with 3 & 5 Axis milling. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays

Death in Service benefit

Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Fully skilled time served CNC setter/operator with required certificates.
• Experience in milling machines (3 & 5 Axis).
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce precision components from drawings using CNC machines.
• Commit to continual improvement in manufacturing and quality.
• Work safely and check own work meets the required standards.

Skills

CNC setting and operation

Interpret engineering drawings

Attention to detail

3 & 5 Axis milling

Use of measuring equipment

Computer literacy

Education

CNC Setter/Operator certification

Job description

Trainee CNC Machine Miller - Nights

📍 Basildon | Manufacturing Environment

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee CNC Machine Miller (Nights) to join our manufacturing team at our Basildon site. This role is ideal for someone who already has some hands‑on CNC milling experience and is looking to further develop their skills within a high‑quality, precision‑driven manufacturing environment. This is a developmental role — while previous experience is required, full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you grow and progress within the position.

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 19:30 - 04:30
• Friday: 14:30 - 19:30

Salary

£35,000 - £45,000 (including 33% shift allowance, dependent on experience)

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays
• Death in Service benefit
• Long Service awards

Purpose of role and key accountabilities

• To produce precision components from drawings using CNC machines.
• Produce accurate, high‑quality components with maximum efficiency.
• Competently set and operate CNC machines.
• Work to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standard.
• To work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Quality check all finished jobs.
• Clean and maintain CNC machine and all associated equipment and machine area.
• Working to ISO 50001/14001/45001/9001 standards.
• Commitment to continual improvement in manufacturing, quality, health, safety, environmental, energy and sustainability management.
• As part of your role you will be asked to support the Energy team and consider energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role leading to continuous improvement.

Core skills/attributes needed

• Fully skilled time served CNC setter/operator (certificates required).
• Experience of milling machines – 3 & 5 Axis.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Able to use a wide variety of measuring equipment.
• Computer literate.
• Be able to concentrate to enable quality finished components.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Able to apply good practical skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to work safely.
• Excellent hand‑to‑eye coordination.
• Normal colour vision.

Support of SQCDP framework (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People)

• Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all.
• Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a 'right first time' performance.
• Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders.
• Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets.
• People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community.

Measurable performance indicators/objectives of role

• Quality standards.
• Output targets.
• Flexibility to undertake a range of activities.
• Maintenance of health and safety/housekeeping standards within the team to required standard.