CNC Milling Operator / CNC Miller / CNC Machine Operator

Hudson Shribman; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Late shift

No rotating shifts

Long-term employment

Skills development

Established environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hudson Shribman in West London is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Operator to join a busy precision engineering environment. You will operate CNC milling machines to produce precision components, reading engineering drawings and ensuring quality with basic tool changes.

This is a fixed late-shift role (2pm–10pm), Monday to Friday, with no rotating shifts and a clear temporary-to-permanent progression in a established manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating CNC milling machines is essential.
• Experience within precision engineering or a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with measuring and inspection equipment.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of machining tolerances.
• Reliable, practical and able to work effectively as part of a production team.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC milling machines to produce precision-engineered components.
• Loading and unloading materials and finished components.
• Monitoring machining operations to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Carrying out basic tool changes and machine adjustments where required.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and job instructions.
• Checking finished components using verniers, micrometers and other measuring equipment.
• Identifying and reporting machining or quality issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

CNC Milling

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

CNC controls basics

Job description

CNC Milling Operator – Late Shift

Location:West London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm – 10pm
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
Job Type: temp to Perm

CNC Milling Operator / CNC Miller / CNC Machine Operator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Milling Operator to join a busy precision engineering and manufacturing environment based in the Hayes area of West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with CNC milling experience who is looking for a stable, long-term position working a fixed late shift, Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating CNC milling machines, producing precision‑machined components to the required quality standards.

This is primarily a CNC operating role. Full programming experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating CNC milling machines to produce precision-engineered components.

• Loading and unloading materials and finished components.

• Monitoring machining operations to maintain quality and accuracy.

• Carrying out basic tool changes and machine adjustments where required.

• Reading and working from engineering drawings and job instructions.

• Checking finished components using verniers, micrometers and other measuring equipment.

• Identifying and reporting machining or quality issues.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience operating CNC milling machines is essential.

• Experience within precision engineering or a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

• Familiarity with measuring and inspection equipment.

• Good attention to detail and an understanding of machining tolerances.

• Reliable, practical and able to work effectively as part of a production team.

Desirable but not essential:

• CNC setting experience.

• Experience operating 3-axis or 5-axis CNC milling machines.

• Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain or similar CNC controls.

• Experience producing close-tolerance machined components.

What’s on Offer?

• Fixed late shift – 2pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday.

• No rotating shifts.

• Long-term employment opportunity.

• Opportunity to develop CNC machining and setting skills.

• Established engineering and manufacturing environment.

• Competitive hourly rate.