Full job descriptionCNC Machinists - Senior and experienced Miller and Turners required for this rapidly expanding precision engineering company. We are looking for the very best Programmer/setter /Operators.
What you’re probably looking for (and what you’ll get here)
*Varied, technical work: complex, low-to-medium volume components (typically 10-500 off) - not repetitive high-volume production
*High-integrity sector: defence-focused manufacturing where quality, compliance and traceability genuinely matter
*Strong standards: AS9100-accredited environment with clear procedures and disciplined ways of working
*Modern facility: well-equipped, professional workshop setting
*Growth + development: join a small precision engineering business preparing for significant growth.
*Pay that reflects skill: competitive, negotiable rate plus overtime
You’ll support productivity, maintain AS9100 requirements and full traceability, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities (both roles)
*Set, programme (on or offline where required) and run CNC machine tools to produce parts to drawing/specification
*Maintain full traceability and complete required production/quality documentation in line with AS9100
*Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control; communicate issues/obstacles to the Production Manager
*Implement company procedures, policies, and safety/health/environment/quality requirements
*Improve processes; capture shop-floor knowledge and embed it within works order information
*Train, coach and support team members when required
*Maintain hygienic, safe and organised working conditions (5S/housekeeping)
*Support other departments/business areas when needed and carry out other reasonable tasks
Technical Requirements
*Controls experience typically including Mazatrol, Fanuc and Heidenhain (role dependent)
*Milling candidates: CAD/CAM experience ideally using Hypermill to generate and optimise programs
*Turning candidates: strong capability setting/running CNC lathes; programming/editing cycles and offsets where required
What We’re Looking For (Essential)
*5+ years hands-on CNC manufacturing experience (milling and/or turning)
*Proven ability to machine complex components consistently to a high standard
*Strong understanding of quality, compliance, and traceability/document control in an AS9100-style environment
*Lean manufacturing awareness and continuous improvement experience
*Good computer proficiency (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
*Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently to completion
Desirable
*Multi-axis machining experience (3/4/5-axis for milling; multi-tasking/live tooling for turning if applicable)
*Experience machining materials such as aluminium, stainless, titanium and alloy steels
*Previous mentoring/coaching experience
These are permanent jobs with starting salaries dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.