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Blue Recruitment Personnel Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Flexible Fridays

Holiday entitlement 20–24 days + bank

Free on-site parking

Nearby C2C train station

Day shifts; no nights

Job summary

Blue Recruitment Personnel Limited in Brentwood seeks an experienced CNC Machinist Miller to set, operate and maintain Mazak CNC milling machines, delivering high-precision aerospace/defence components to EN9100 standards.

This full-time, day-shift role offers £15 to £20 per hour with overtime at time and a half. You will read drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work to very tight tolerances within a quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Fully skilled CNC setter/operator with milling experience.
• Experience on horizontal and/or vertical Mazak machines.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and measuring tools.
• Able to work to very fine tolerances.
• Detail-oriented; high safety standards.
• Able to follow written instructions.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Work on Mazak CNC horizontal and vertical machining centres.
• Produce accurate components to specification.
• Check own work against required standards; tight tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring equipment.
• Maintain CNC machines and tooling; keep area clean.
• Follow EN9100 quality standards at all times.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; work with team as needed.

Skills

CNC setter/operator

Milling experience

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Fine tolerances

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Mazak CNC

Job description

CNC Machinist Miller - Brentwood/ Essex (JB-93)

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for a CNC Machinist Miller in Brentwood.

This is a full-time, permanent day-shift role offering £15 to £20 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime available at time and a half.

The position is ideal for an experienced CNC machinist who can work to aerospace and defence standards within an EN9100 environment.

The Role:

You will produce accurate, high-quality components for the aerospace and defence sectors while working to tight tolerances and maintaining consistently high standards.

This is a hands-on milling role involving setting, operating, inspecting, and maintaining CNC machinery, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC milling machines.


• Work on Mazak CNC horizontal and vertical machining centres.


• Produce accurate components efficiently and to specification.


• Work to tight tolerances and check your own work against required standards.


• Inspect finished parts using the relevant measuring equipment.


• Maintain CNC machines, tooling, associated equipment, and work area.


• Follow EN9100 quality standards at all times.


• Work independently and as part of a team when required.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.


• Support safe working practices and follow all health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Fully skilled, experienced, or time-served CNC setter/operator.


• Proven milling experience on horizontal and/or vertical machines.


• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.


• Competent in using micrometres, callipers, gauges, and similar measuring equipment.


• Able to work to very fine tolerances.


• Strong attention to detail and excellent hand-to-eye coordination.


• Able to follow written instructions carefully.


• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.


• Experience working safely in a precision manufacturing environment.

Suitable Experience:

This role will suit a CNC Miller, CNC Machinist, or CNC Setter/Operator with a background in precision engineering, ideally within aerospace or defence manufacturing. It will also appeal to someone with Mazak experience who is confident working to demanding quality standards and producing consistent, high-spec components.

What We Offer:

• Overtime available at 1.5x the hourly rate.


• Flexible Fridays.


• 20 to 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.


• BrightHR app with hundreds of deals and discounts.


• Free on-site parking.


• C2C train station is nearby.


• Day-shift working pattern with no nights.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work:

Blue Recruitment Personnel is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please Note:

These roles are strictly UK-based, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

We kindly ask that candidates who are not currently based in the UK or who do not hold permanent legal rights to live and work in the country not apply.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.