Skilled CNC Engineer

Salary: GBP
30,000 - GBP
35,000 per annum + depending on level of experience

£30,000 – £35,000 | Southend-on-Sea | Monday to Thursday

An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join its production team. This is a hands‑on role for a skilled machinist with strong machine operation skills, working to tight tolerances in a quality‑driven environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for setting and running a variety of machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on‑time delivery.

• Hours 6.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (37 hours per week)
• Pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP, and employee discounts

• Set and operate a variety of machines including grinding.
• Work with machines such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or Tschudin.
• Support secondary operations where required (thread rolling, deburring, marking, drilling).
• Carry out first‑off and in‑process inspection to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work to aerospace standards and health & safety requirements.
• Reduce scrap and rework through effective machine set‑up and process control.
• Maintain production efficiency and support KPI targets.

• Ability to set and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes and grinders.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Experience of grinding in an engineering environment is preferable but must be willing to learn and develop grinding skills.
• Aerospace background preferred but not essential.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong measurement skills, including micrometers and gauges.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Team‑focused with a proactive approach.

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.