Cnc Operator

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Pension & healthcare

EAP

Holiday purchase

Long service awards

Career development

Dress down days

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft is a precision aerospace manufacturer, seeking a practical CNC operator to set and run machines that produce critical components to tight specifications.

You'll work with Engineering, Production and Quality to optimise tooling, improve machining processes and support New Product Introduction, ensuring Right First Time for high‑quality aerospace parts.

Qualifications

• Time-served CNC machining or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines to manufacture components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and specifications.
• Support tooling and fixture development for new and existing components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality to improve machining processes.
• Contribute to NPI, Right First Time and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Time-served CNC machining

Reading engineering drawings

Engineering tolerances knowledge

Tools

Vericut

CAD modelling

CNC turning

Job description

At Beagle Aircraft we manufacture precision-engineered components and assemblies for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes.

As we continueto grow We're looking for an experienced CNC Operator to join our manufacturing team in Christchurch.

If you're a time-served CNC engineer who understands machining from the shop floor, enjoys solving technical problems athis is an opportunity to apply your skills within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC machines to manufacture complex aerospace components to demanding engineering and quality requirements.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality,support new product introduction and help improve machining efficiency and Right First Time performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension and healthcare benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme and Birthday Leave
• Long service awards and free onsite parking
• Career development opportunities
• Dress down Days

Key Responsibilities

• Select appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models and manufacturing specifications.
• Support tooling and fixture development for new and existing components.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality to improve machining processes.
• Contribute to NPI, Right First Time and continuous improvement activities.

About You

We're looking for a practical, time-served CNC professional with strong machining knowledge and the ability to turn engineering requirements into effective manufacturing processes.

You'll ideally have:

• Time-served CNC machining, production engineering or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of cutting tools, machining methods, workholding, speeds and feeds.
• Vericut, CAD modelling, CNC turning or aerospace manufacturing experience would also be beneficial.

Why Join Beagle Aircraft?

You'll join an experienced manufacturing team producing complex, high-quality components for the aerospace industry.

This is an opportunity to combine your CNC and hands-on machining experience, work with complex multi-axis manufacturing technology and contribute directly to improving how our products are manufactured.