Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week, Mon-Fri. (hours to be discussed at interview – can be flexible)
Salary: £17.00 - £20.00 per hour (dependant on experience and skills) plus Overtime
Benefits: Company Pension - matched contribution scheme, Westfield Health care plan - after 3 months. Life Assurance. 25 days paid annual leave plus all UK Statutory Bank Holidays. We have kitchen facilities on our site and provide free tea and coffee for our employees.
Do you want to continue your training and development?
At RH Aero we are committed to supporting you in your continuous technical and professional development to enable you to keep your skills and knowledge up to date and to support you in your advancement within the business.
About RH Aero:
RH Aero is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses - Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems - we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centres and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero’s global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, For further details visit our website.
Our UK business specialises in the production and delivery of aerospace tooling. Manufacturing and sourcing tools for engine and airframe build and repair, working with high profile OEMs to deliver quality products day in, day out.
This is an exciting time to join our business, having experienced significant growth within our manufacturing business, we will be expanding and developing our UK based capabilities further during 2026.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced individual who will play an integral part in our planned expansion of the machine shop and business. You will also be required to train other members of our expanding team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to develop their skills further working in a fast paced environment. The role of the CNC Programmer/Operator will involve production of precision bespoke 1 off tools using a variety of machines both manual and CNC to customer specification as workload demands.
Responsibilities:
• To produce a high quality product operating a range of CNC machines and CNC lathes ensuring quality workmanship at all times, programming, setting and operating the CNC Machines. To maintain and improve productivity, work in line with company procedures and machine capability to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Programme, set and operate CNC machines. Must have programming experience using Siemens ShopMill/ ShopTurn .Use of oneCNC would be advantageous.
• Operation of manual milling, turning and drilling machines when required.
• Manufacturing of jigs and fixtures.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and use the information to create programmes to machine details.
• Share knowledge and provide training to less experienced members of the team.
• Assist team leader in estimating manufacturing times and capabilities for quotation purposes.
• Ensure that production quality and output levels are optimised at all times.
About you:
• Proven experience of CNC programming, setting and operating
• Proven experience of manual milling and turning machines
• Must have ability to programme using ShopMill/ ShopTurn on Siemens 828D systems.
• Experience using Heidenhain control systems and/ or oneCNC CAD/CAM software would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel in UK and worldwide as required on occasion.
• Valid driving licence and passport is desirable.
You may have experience of the following: Toolmaking, CNC Machine Operator, Machinist, Engineer, XYZ, Heidenhain, HAAS, Milling, CNC Turner, Tool Setter, Cutting, Manufacturing, Engineering, CNC Setter, CNC Machinist, CNC Turner, CNC Miller, Precision Machinist, Toolmaker, CNC Setter Operator, Machine Shop Technician, Aerospace Machinist, Manufacturing Technician. etc.
You may have some or all of the above skills and experience, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
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Salary description
£17.00 - £20.00 per hour