EDM CNC Machinist

Verus Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking an experienced EDM CNC Machinist for a full-time, permanent role. You'll be involved in setting up and operating EDM machinery while ensuring high standards of precision and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in EDM machining and ideally in aerospace or high-spec manufacturing. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package such as holidays, health coverage, and pension contributions, as well as a supportive team environment.

Benefits

185 hours holiday plus all bank holidays

Extra 3 paid days off over Christmas

Free hot drinks every Friday

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP access

5% company pension contribution

Discounts on gym and retail

Qualifications

• Experience in EDM machining required.
• Background in aerospace or high-spec manufacturing is advantageous.
• Must be quality-focused and steady under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate EDM machinery.
• Inspect parts to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Log completed work and identify non-conformities.

Skills

Experience in EDM machining

Skilled with manual inspection tools

Able to read and work from technical drawings

Quality focused

Reliable and accurate

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Plug gauges

Job description

Job Title : EDM CNC Machinist – Aerospace Precision Engineering

Location : Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary : £39,570.64 per year (including shift allowance)

Contract : Full-time, permanent

Shifts : Weekly rotation of mornings, afternoons, and nights

If you’ve got experience in EDM and want a stable role with proper support, solid kit and real standards, this one’s worth a look.

We’re working with a global aerospace manufacturer based in Sheffield who are growing their team. They’ve got a well‑run machine shop, a steady order book, and they’re looking for someone who knows their way around Electro Discharge Machining to join them long‑term.

You’ll be working with precision aerospace components that demand care, consistency and clean execution. If you like following process, getting things right first time and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly, you’ll fit in here.

What you’ll be doing :

• Setting up and operating EDM machinery (wire and sink).
• Working from engineering drawings and following routing instructions.
• Inspecting parts visually and with tools like verniers, micrometers and plug gauges.
• Making sure components meet spec and are processed to aerospace standards.
• Logging completed work and flagging any non‑conformities.
• Following SOPs, job cards and quality protocols.
• Identifying parts using correct marking methods.
• Keeping your work area clean and ready for audit.

What we’re looking for :

• Experience in EDM machining.
• Ideally worked in aerospace or another high‑spec manufacturing environment.
• Skilled with manual inspection tools.
• Able to read and work from technical drawings.
• Quality focused and steady under pressure.
• Comfortable working shift patterns and hitting deadlines.
• Someone who’s reliable, accurate and good to work with.

What’s in it for you :

• £39,073.40 per year, including a 17% shift premium for a 3‑shift pattern (Mornings, Afternoon and Nights on rotation)
• 37‑hour week with early finish every Friday.
• 185 hours holiday plus all bank holidays.
• Extra 3 paid days off over Christmas shutdown.
• Option to buy or sell 37 hours holiday each year.
• Free hot drinks every Friday.
• Employee Assistance Programme with up to 12 counselling sessions.
• 24/7 GP access through YuLife.
• YuLife wellbeing app with rewards for walking, cycling and mindfulness.
• 5% company pension contribution.
• Discounts on gym, retail and more via Bravo Benefits.
• Westfield Health cover.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric or hybrid cars.

Critical illness cover. Who you’re dealing with

At Verus, we’ll always be honest about the role and what to expect. If we’re putting it in front of you, it’s because it’s worth your time. We’ll guide you through the process and keep things clear from start to finish.

Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All personal data will be handled in line with GDPR and used solely for recruitment purposes and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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