Hemel Hempstead
Permanent Position
An established and highly respected precision engineering business based in Hemel Hempstead is currently looking to recruit an experienced CNC Miller / Setter / Operator to join their growing team.
The company has been operating successfully for over 26 years and specialises in high-precision machining work, predominantly supplying the motorsport, Formula 1, and gearbox sectors. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they are looking to strengthen their machining team within their modern, air-conditioned facility.
This is a family-run business operated by two brothers, offering a stable and friendly working environment with excellent staff retention - several employees have been with the company for many years.
The Role
Setting and operating HAAS CNC Milling machines
Working across 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC Mills
Editing programmes at the machine when required
Producing precision-machined components to tight tolerances
Working from engineering drawings
Maintaining high quality standards across all work produced
Supporting production requirements across a busy machining environmentThe company currently operates:
3 x HAAS 5-axis CNC Mills
2 x HAAS 3 & 4-axis CNC Mills
Hypermill programming softwareOffline programming support is in place, allowing machinists to focus primarily on setting and operating duties. However, candidates with programming experience will also be considered.
Industries Worked In
Motorsport
Formula 1
Gearbox Manufacturing
Precision EngineeringWorking Hours
Monday - Thursday
07:30 - 16:30
Friday
07:30 - 16:00
Standard hours: 39 per week
Overtime paid at time and a half (x1.5)
Regular overtime opportunities availableSalary
£30,000 - £40,000 basic salary
Dependent on experience and skill level
Overtime available in addition to basic earningsCompany Benefits & Environment
Modern, air-conditioned facility
Busy and secure workload
Family-run business with excellent culture
Strong staff retention and long-term stability
Plenty of overtime available
Two sites operating from the same locationIdeal Candidate
The successful candidate will have experience as a CNC Miller / Setter / Operator within a precision engineering environment and be confident setting and operating CNC milling machines.
Experience of HAAS controls would be advantageous, along with exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining.
Programming experience using Hypermill or similar CAM software would be beneficial but is not essential, as the company is primarily seeking a skilled setter/operator. Candidates with full programming capabilities will also be considered.
Experience within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, Formula 1, or other high-precision engineering sectors would be advantageous.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year