CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Salary: £16ph - £17ph
Location: Near Uxbridge, London
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday to Thursday), 8:00am – 12:00pm (Friday)
Interview Process: One-stage interview
Start Date: ASAP

Join one of the UK’s leading aerospace and defence manufacturers, where you’ll be machining precision components used in life-saving systems across military aviation platforms. This is a hands-on role in a world-class environment – ideal for a CNC Machinist who enjoys variety and precision in both CNC and manual techniques.

CNC Machinist Benefits:

• Salary up to £16ph- £17ph
• 1.5x overtime available (5–10 hours per week)
• Fantastic company pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Early Friday finish for better work-life balance
• Opportunity to work on aerospace-grade precision components
• Clean, modern facility with a long-term development pathway

CNC Machinist Duties:

• Set and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes (Bridgeport, Hurco, Protrack)
• Edit programmes at the machine – no offline programming required
• Produce high-precision, low-batch components to tight tolerances
• Carry out self-inspection using micrometres, verniers, gauges etc.
• Perform deburring and finishing to ensure components meet spec
• Mentor and support apprentices and trainees
• Conduct basic maintenance on tools and machines

CNC Machinist Profile:

• Strong CNC and manual machining background
• Confident with setting and operating mills and lathes
• Familiarity with precision manual machining (grinding, drilling etc.)
• Proven experience using inspection equipment and working to drawings
• Deburring knowledge and quality-first approach to all tasks

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