CNC Machinist

Job Title:

CNC Machinist

Location:

Bordon

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a pioneering force in aerospace, renowned for crafting high‑precision composite and metallic components for cutting‑edge spacecraft systems. Their dedication to innovation and quality propels their mission to deliver critical solutions for global aerospace initiatives. Join their team to help shape the future of space exploration!

• Set up, program, and operate 3 and 5‑axis CNC milling machines to create composite (carbon and metallic) parts to precise specifications.
• Use Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM tools for off‑line CNC programming.
• Produce components with tight tolerances, guided by engineering drawings and Solid Works models.
• Work alongside Project Engineers and Design teams to ensure project goals and quality standards are achieved.
• Contribute to engineering peer reviews to maintain design‑for‑manufacture standards.
• Participate in regular team briefings to stay aligned on project priorities and progress.
• Occasionally carry out manual machining tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Team Leader.

• Apprentice trained or equivalent in an engineering related discipline.
• Background in machining, preferably in aerospace or a high‑precision, low‑volume, high‑value manufacturing setting.
• Experience with CNC off‑line programming using Solid Works, Autodesk Power Mill, or Feature Cam is a plus, though training will be provided.
• Keen eye for detail, with the ability to maintain high standards and work to precise tolerances.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and Solid Works models.
• Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic with a solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset for collaborating in a close‑knit environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellence in a high‑pressure aerospace context.

• 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
• High Street Discount Scheme