CNC 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.
