CNC Engineer

Skilled CNC Engineer

📍 Location: Southend ⏰ Full Time | Permanent 💷 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Looking to Take Your CNC Career to the Next Level?

We are recruiting for a Skilled CNC Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying high-quality components to demanding industries, including aerospace.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC professional who is keen to expand their skill set and develop expertise in centreless grinding as part of their day-to-day role. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the production process.

The Role

As a Skilled CNC Engineer, you will be responsible for setting and operating a variety of CNC and manual machine tools while ensuring products meet exacting quality standards and customer specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

Setting and running CNC machines, lathes, and manual machines
Learning and developing skills in centreless grinding
Operating a range of secondary operation equipment, including thread rolling machines, part markers, drill banks, torque testers, depitching presses, and deburring equipment
Producing components to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards
Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
Completing first-off buddy checks and production run inspections
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
Identifying opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and production inefficiencies
Supporting on-time delivery targets and key performance indicators
Completing daily maintenance checks and production records
Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient working environment
Adhering to all health & safety procedures and quality standards

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards
Ability to set and operate CNC machines independently
Experience working with materials including:
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Inconel
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Confident using micrometres and working to tight tolerances
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Positive and proactive team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable Experience

Previous grinding experience
Experience operating thread-rolling equipment and other secondary operation machinery

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive salary

✅ 37-hour working week

✅ Monday to Thursday

✅ Three-day weekends every week

✅ 16 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

✅ Pension Scheme

✅ Health Cash Plan

✅ Life Assurance

✅ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

✅ Employee Shopping Discounts

✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities

Apply Today

If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking for a role where you can further develop your skills, work with advanced manufacturing processes, and be part of a quality-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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