Job Description
Skilled CNC Engineer
Salary: Circa £35,000Location: SouthendHours: 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
About You
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Apply Now
If you are a skilled CNC Engineer looking to join a growing precision engineering team and develop your expertise further, we'd love to hear from you.
