CNC Miller​/Setter-Operator - Aerospace & Defence - 4 & 5-Axis CNC Machining

We're partnered with an established aerospace and defence precision engineering business based in Romford, manufacturing high-quality, complex components for a growing order book.

Due to continued growth, they're looking for an experienced CNC Miller / Setter-Operator to join their established machining team.

This is a hands‑on precision machining role for someone who understands CNC milling, can confidently set machines right first time and takes real pride in producing components to exacting aerospace standards.

You'll be working across Matsuura 5-axis machining centres, Mori-Seiki horizontal machining centres and Haas VMCs, with genuine scope to develop your skills and share knowledge within an experienced engineering team.

You'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machinery, producing precision aerospace and defence components while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and consistency.

• Setting and operating Matsuura 5-axis machining centres
• Setting and operating Mori-Seiki horizontal machining centres
• Setting and operating Haas VMCs
• Working across 4 and 5-axis machining
• Carrying out complex machine set‑ups and changeovers
• Working with multi-datum setting and complex offsets
• Setting tooling and making necessary adjustments
• Using Fanuc controls
• Ensuring machines are set correctly and efficiently
• Carrying out in‑process inspection and quality checks
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting machine issues
• Producing components to engineering drawings and customer specifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller / CNC Setter-Operator
• Strong CNC milling experience
• Experience with 4 and 5-axis machining
• Confident with multi‑datum setting and complex offsets
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls
• Experience with Matsuura, Haas and/or Mori‑Seiki machinery
• Ability to set machines right first time
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and inspection
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability
• Aerospace or defence manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
• A positive "can do" attitude and willingness to support the wider team
• An ONC / HND in Production or Mechanical Engineering, equivalent qualification or a completed manufacturing apprenticeship would be advantageous.

• Benenden Healthcare - employee contribution scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after five years
• Flexible start and finish times where possible
• Shorter working day on Fridays
• Life Assurance - 4x salary
• Pension - 3% company contribution
• Employee discount scheme
• On‑site parking
• Established and growing aerospace engineering environment

This isn't a basic machine operating position. We're looking for a skilled CNC Miller / Setter-Operator who is comfortable working with advanced machinery, complex set‑ups and the demands of aerospace and defence manufacturing.

If you're experienced with 4 and 5-axis machining, understand multi‑datum setting and complex offsets, and take pride in getting a machine set right first time, this is an opportunity to join an established engineering business where quality and technical capability genuinely matter.

You're working alongside an experienced team, with the opportunity to develop your skills, share knowledge and grow with the business.

If you're an experienced CNC Miller / Setter-Operator looking for a long‑term opportunity in a technically strong aerospace environment, we'd be interested in hearing from you.