CNC Machinist
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
- Job Title: CNC Machinist
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Hastings, East Sussex
- Job Base: Office based
- Reference: V-136667
- Contact Phone:
- Job Published: 23/10/2026 18:30
We’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join an established business in Hastings. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can confidently set, operate and program CNC turning machinery, while also bringing strong manual machining skills.
If you enjoy working with precision equipment, tackling bespoke work and producing high-quality components, this could be your next move.
What’s on Offer?
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
We’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join an established business in Hastings. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can confidently set, operate and program CNC turning machinery, while also bringing strong manual machining skills.
If you enjoy working with precision equipment, tackling bespoke work and producing high-quality components, this could be your next move.
What’s on Offer?
- £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Set and operate CNC turning machinery
- Work with both horizontal and vertical CNC lathes
- Run programmes directly and remotely
- Programme bespoke components using CAM software
- Carry out manual turning and traditional machining operations
- Interpret detailed engineering drawings
- Set work pieces, tooling, offsets and machine parameters
- Use G-code and M-code effectively
- Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet specification
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
- Proven experience in CNC turning and programming
- Strong manual turning experience
- Experience with CAM software, ideally Delcam or Mastercam
- Good knowledge of G-code, M-code, offsets and machine functions
- Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Experience producing bespoke or low-volume components
- ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of machining and precision metalworking
- Lean manufacturing experience would be advantageous
Our Ideal Candidate You’ll be an experienced CNC machinist who can do more than simply operate a machine. You’ll be confident setting, programming and problem-solving, with the practical skills to take a component from drawing through to finished product.
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