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CNC Machinist - Milling

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Leamington Spa
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Days – core hours 8:30am to 3:30pm, with flexibility either side.
If you’ve achieved your 37.5 hours by 1pm on Friday, you can finish early.

About the Role

We are seeking a CNC Machinist - Milling to join our precision manufacturing team in Leamington Spa.

As a CNC Machinist - Milling, you’ll be responsible for setting and operating 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centres, producing high-quality prismatic transmission components for the motorsport and aerospace sectors. Working within a small, dedicated team, you’ll apply a right-first-time approach to every task, supported by offline programming tools such as EdgeCam and Delcam.

This is a hands-on position where technical skill, attention to detail, and pride in workmanship are key.

Key Responsibilities of the CNC Machinist - Milling

• Set and operate CNC machining centres to produce precision components to tight tolerances.
• Work from technical drawings and route cards to ensure all parts meet specification and timing requirements.
• Read, understand, and edit Fanuc/ISO programmes, adjusting feeds and speeds where necessary.
• Collaborate with offline programmers to optimise machining processes and productivity.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment to verify conformance.
• Deburr and fettle components during production to achieve required finish and quality.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives within the machining team.
• Operate multiple machines where required to meet output targets and delivery deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.

Key Skills and Experience of the CNC Machinist - Milling

• Proven experience in 4- and 5-axis CNC milling of precision prismatic components.
• Strong understanding of Fanuc/ISO controls, with the ability to make on-machine edits.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Skilled in using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, gauges, CMM, etc.).
• Experience machining a range of materials, including aluminium and steels, to tight tolerances.
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Knowledge of wire erosion processes is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 flexible bank holidays.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement.