CNC Cell Operative

Overview

Salary:
Up to £48,000 per annum (including shift uplift).

Location:

Based near Uxbridge (Commutable from: Slough, Watford, High Wycombe, Hayes, Aylesbury, Luton and more).

Hours:

Continental Shifts – Early: 06:00–16:00 / Late: 12:00–22:00. Pattern:
Rotation between early and late shifts (no consecutive weeks) – 177 working days per year, approx. 25 weekends.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a globally recognised, multi-award-winning engineering company near Uxbridge, producing low-batch, high-precision safety components for the Aerospace and Defence sectors.

• Setting and operating CNC mills and lathes (Bridgeport, Hurco, DMG, Protrack)
• Editing G&M programs directly at the machine when required
• Producing low-volume, high-precision components
• Operating CMM machinery and interpreting CMM drawings
• Performing basic machine and tool maintenance
• Self-inspecting and deburring components to high standards
• Supporting lean manufacturing practices and process improvements

• Several years’ experience as a CNC Machinist (milling and/or turning)
• Confident setting and operating multi-axis machines
• Ability to self-inspect using standard measurement tools
• Experience reading CMM reports
• Mechanical apprenticeship (ideal but not essential)
• Familiarity with 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kanban

• Annual company bonus
• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan and life assurance
• Continental shift pattern with balanced work-life schedule
• Strong commitment to training and professional development
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent