Computer Numerical Control Machinist

Seismic Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Holiday entitlement + pension

Cycle to work

EV scheme

Simple Health Level 3

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is seeking skilled CNC Turners and Millers for a busy aerospace manufacturing group in Bristol (BS5/BS30). This full-time, permanent role involves operating CNC turning and milling machines, reading drawings, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances, with inline inspection using fixed gauges and CMM/Opticline equipment.

Flexibility to support both Bristol sites is required. You will work to high quality standards with a focus on safe, efficient production and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC turning and milling machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience inspecting components with precision measuring equipment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Flexible to work at other Bristol site if required.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning and milling machines.
• Produce precision components to drawings and specifications.
• Set tooling, establish machine datums and inspect parts.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot tooling and machine issues.
• Complete production documentation and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimise production processes.

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement with micrometers and verni

Problem solving

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

CMM inspection

Opticline inspection

Job description

Bristol (BS5 and BS30)

Full-time | Permanent

Benefits: Shift premiums, generous holiday entitlement + pension (including salary sacrifice), cycle to work and EV scheme, Simple Health Level 3

BS5: days (Mon-Thurs 7.30-16.00 + Fri 7.30-12.30) or lates (Mon-Thurs 14.00-0.00 with 30% shift premium)

BS30: Double Days rotating weekly 6.00-14.00 Mon-Thurs + 6.00-11.00 Fri, and 14.00-22.00 Mon-Thurs and 11.00-16.00 Fri + 25% Shift Premium

You will primarily be based at one site depending on your skills and experience, please note you may occasionally be asked to assist the other Bristol site (with reasonable notice).

About the Role

We are recruiting for CNC Turners and Millers to join a busy aerospace manufacturing group, producing precision aerospace components. This is a hands‑on role supporting the manufacture of precision components. You will be operating machinery, and ensuring production runs safely, smoothly, and to a high quality standard

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting and Operating CNC turning and milling machines
• Producing precision components to drawing and customer specifications
• Set tooling, manufacture soft jaws and establish machine datums
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment
• Optimise cycle times while maintaining quality and safety
• Troubleshoot tooling, programme and machine issues
• Complete production documentation and support continuous improvement
• You will work closely with engineers and other colleagues to optimise production processes and achieve efficient and accurate machining operations
• Attention to detail and ability to perform in-process inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards
• Please note there is a requirement to be flexible as you may need to work at our client’s other Group site in Bristol if required
• Experience using CNC machines in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of component dimensions using inspection equipment (e.g. Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges)
• Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance & specifications, efficiently, accurately and safely
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Use of inspection machines – CMM / Opticline machines

To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted immediately.