CNC Machinist - Nasmyth Job Ferndown area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

CNC Machinist - Nasmyth Ferndown Added 2/10/2026

Location:Nasmyth Ferndown, 78-82 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RW

Job type: Full Time/Permanent
Salary: £21.56 ph
Hours per week: 39 hours per week
Start & finish times: Mon - Thur - 07:15 - 16:15
Fri - 07:15 - 12:15
About the company:
Nasmyth is a leading supplier to the aviation industry, manufacturing everything from airframe assemblies to engines. We also specialise in instrumentation components for commercial airliners, business jets, military aircraft, helicopters and much more.
Role Purpose &

Key Accountabilities:

Programming, Setting and operating the following machines:
Bridgeport VMC, Doosan Lynx - Heidenheim & Fanuc controls
4 Axis CNC would be advantageous
Flexibility required in relation to operating more than one machine.
Work to achieve set production times and targets.
Following Operation Sheets, to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and on the correct pathway.
Carrying out quality checks on own work using measuring equipment such as micrometres, verniers, gauges etc, to ensure the part is produced to drawing specification.
CMM experience would be advantageous.
Carrying out daily and weekly TPM checks, to ensure machine and equipment is correctly maintained and to minimise breakdowns.
Fully skilled machinists will be responsible for resolving machining issues, to ensure optimum productivity.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments to support achievement of Customer and Company targets, objectives and goals.
Carrying out continuous improvement, Lean and 5s activities in cell, to facilitate principles of Continuous Improvement throughout the company.
Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, ensuring guidelines are followed in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy and legislative requirements.
Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the company from time to time.

Programming, Setting and operating the following machines:
Bridgeport VMC, Doosan Lynx - Heidenheim & Fanuc controls
4 Axis CNC would be advantageous
Flexibility required in relation to operating more than one machine.
Work to achieve set production times and targets.
Following Operation Sheets, to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and on the correct pathway.
Carrying out quality checks on own work using measuring equipment such as micrometres, verniers, gauges etc, to ensure the part is produced to drawing specification.
CMM experience would be advantageous.
Carrying out daily and weekly TPM checks, to ensure machine and equipment is correctly maintained and to minimise breakdowns.
Fully skilled machinists will be responsible for resolving machining issues, to ensure optimum productivity.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments to support achievement of Customer and Company targets, objectives and goals.
Carrying out continuous improvement, Lean and 5s activities in cell, to facilitate principles of Continuous Improvement throughout the company.
Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, ensuring guidelines are followed in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy and legislative requirements.
Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the company from time to time.

Core Skills & Attibutes needed:

Machining / mechanical engineering apprentice trained or qualified by experience

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Previous experience in Precision Engineering ideally in Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport, Oil & Gas or Subcontract machining
Experience working with High Value component or exotic materials including but not limited to Titanium, Inconel, Hardened Steel and aluminium.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external parties at all levels.
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, with guidance and supervision.
Good working knowledge of Quality Standards

Benefits of working at Nasmyth:

5 Weeks Annual…