CNC Miller Operative

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location:

Victory Road, Derby, DE24 8EL

Working pattern:
Full time, permanent, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview and can be flexible)

Benefits include a matched company pension, Westfield Health care plan after 3 months, life assurance, and 25 days’ paid annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Role overview

RH Aero is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our businesses, Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems, we deliver custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centres and engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and operators worldwide. Our global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA.

Our UK business specialises in producing and delivering aerospace tooling. We manufacture and source tools for engine and airframe build and repair, working with high profile OEMs. Following significant growth in our manufacturing business, we will be expanding our UK capabilities further during 2026.

As our CNC Miller Operative, you will be mainly responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machines in the workshop. You will be part of a small team supporting the wider UK Production Portfolio and helping to deliver production objectives efficiently. It’s a good move if you want to develop your skills further.

What you’ll be doing

Operating a range of CNC machines and CNC lathes to produce high quality products, working to company procedures and machine capability to meet production deadlines

Setting and operating CNC machines, including adjusting programmes to achieve aerospace tolerances

Operating the band saw, manual milling and drilling machines when required

Reading and understanding engineering drawings to create manufactured parts to a high standard

Keeping quality and output levels optimised, following ISO
9001 quality procedures and using standard machine shop measuring equipment

Sharing knowledge and supporting apprentices and trainees

Supporting the Engine Stand Refurbishment and Service teams as required, including inspections, maintenance and repair

Contributing ideas to new processes and procedures and helping to implement them

Carrying out other reasonable duties assigned by the Production Manager or management team, including possible secondment to other shop floor areas

Working safely at all times so as not to endanger yourself, colleagues, clients, the public, suppliers or the environment

What you’ll bring

Proven experience of CNC mill setting, operating, adjustment and basic maintenance

An organised, focused approach with a high level of attention to detail

Self-motivation and a commitment to safe working at all times

Good communication skills and a team-focused approach

An excellent attendance record and timekeeping

A flexible approach to work and a keen interest in developing new skills and supporting the wider business

Willingness to travel in the UK and worldwide on occasion

Advantageous •

Experience using Siemens 828D and/or Heidenhain control systems (highly advantageous)

Manual or CNC turning experience and/or CAD programming

A valid driving licence

What’s on offer •

Salary of £36,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Matched contribution company pension

Westfield Health care plan after 3 months

Life assurance

25 days’ paid annual leave plus all UK statutory bank holidays

Free tea and coffee, with kitchen facilities on site

Ongoing technical and professional development to keep your skills up to date and support your progression within the business