CNC Programmer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company based in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer. The role involves programming and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high-precision aerospace components. The ideal candidate will have experience in 3D CADCAM programming and relevant qualifications. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits including training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience of working closely with designers and engineers to assist with DFM attributes (desirable).
• Experience of aerospace component manufacture and first article inspection reports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing small batch/prototype and production components.
• Programming, setting and running 3 axis CNC milling machines.
• Operating manual milling machines and lathes.

Skills

Experienced CNC milling machinist

3D CADCAM programming experience

Ability to programme, set and operate different machine tools

Operate manual milling machines and lathes

Education

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer? Do you want to work at the forefront of Aerospace component research and manufacturing? If so, the following permanent role may be right for you

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced CNC machinist to work at our client's site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford on a permanent basis.

As a CNC machinist within their manufacturing centre, you will be instrumental in assisting with the delivery of innovative research projects to quality, time and budget. The successful candidate will be liaising with engineering and technical staff within the Laboratories supporting aerospace research/production and this role will provide you with the chance to become involved in challenging activities within a friendly and dynamic environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Manufacturing small batch / prototype and production components ranging from highly accurate aerospace components through to lab use demonstrator items within time and budget
• Programming, setting and running 3 axis CNC milling machines using CADCAM software and also via the machine control
• Operating manual milling machines and lathes.

You:

• Experienced CNC milling machinist
• 3D CADCAM programming experience
• Ability to programme, set and operate different machine tools, as well as operate manual milling machines and lathes
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher
• Experience of working closely with designers and engineers to assist with the DFM attributes of new hardware design (desirable)
• Experience of aerospace component manufacture, first article inspection reports etc (desirable)

The package:

• You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.

How to apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

*** Please note this role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

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Created on 04/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom