CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist - Operator

Salary: £33,545 basic + 33% shift premium (Total package: £44,614)

Shifts:

Weekly rotation - earlies & lates

Location:

Luton

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

First Achieve Engineering are supporting a long-established engineering manufacturer that is expanding its machining department. Due to growth and internal progression, we are recruiting two skilled CNC Machinists to join their team.

This role involves low-volume, high-quality production work, covering both new components and aftermarket parts. You'll operate across manual and CNC machining to support continuous improvement across the workshop.

• Set, program, and operate CNC milling or turning machinery to produce parts to exact specifications.
• Manufacture precision components from engineering drawings in a low-volume production environment.
• Produce or modify tooling such as jigs, fixtures, and moulds.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions, applying sound knowledge of trigonometry.
• Meet production times set by Engineering and record all activity within the Epicor (ERP) system.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in workshop layout, processes, and 5S standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and structured problem-solving (LEAN methodologies).
• Maintain a safe working environment by identifying hazards, reporting incidents/near misses, and following all H&S procedures.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are safely shut down and secured when not in use.

• Excellent attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work accurately and consistently within tight tolerances.

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience with proven CNC Machine Operator background.
• Ability to interpret and machine to ISO engineering drawings.
• Skilled with measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier calipers, etc.).
• Basic IT competency.
• Understanding of 5S principles.

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience programming/setting/operating:
• CNC Vertical Mills (Winmax 5 / Hurco or Fanuc)
• CNC Lathes (Mazatrol / Mazak or Siemens / Doosan Puma)

• Competitive salary package with 33% shift allowance.
• Long-term development opportunities within a growing team.
• Work with modern CNC and manual machining equipment.