CNC Machinist

Skilled CNC Engineer Salary:
Circa £35,000

Location:

Southend

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30 (37-hour week) Are you an experienced CNC Engineer looking to develop your skills further? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and adaptable CNC Engineer to join a busy precision engineering environment supporting the aerospace sector. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience setting and operating CNC machinery and is eager to expand their capabilities by learning centreless grinding as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

The Role Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running a variety of CNC and secondary operation machine tools while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

• Set and operate CNC machines, lathes, and manual machines.
• Learn and develop centreless grinding skills as part of the role.
• Safely operate secondary operation machinery including thread rollers, part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers, and deburring equipment.
• Carry out first-off inspections, buddy checks, and in-process quality inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Accurately measure components using micrometres and other inspection equipment, working to tight tolerances.
• Manufacture components in line with quality standards and aerospace industry requirements.
• Complete daily maintenance checks and production documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, minimise rework, and improve productivity.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Support on-time delivery targets and contribute to key production performance measures.

• Previous CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Experience working with materials including aluminium, stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Confident using micrometres and measuring equipment to tight tolerances.
• Grinding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Positive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.

• 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Monday to Thursday working pattern with long weekends every week.
• Pension Plan.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.