CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist
Location: St Leonards on Sea
Salary: £37 - £42K plus profit share bonus
Working hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 4:30 and Friday 7:30 - 1pm 37.5 hours a week.
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking to join a small, friendly manufacturing company where your skills are genuinely valued?
Our client is an established manufacturing business with a supportive, close-knit team and a strong reputation for producing high-quality, precision-engineered components. This is a great opportunity for an experienced machinist who enjoys a hands-on role and wants to work somewhere they can make a real contribution.
The Role
You will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machinery, producing precision components to exacting standards. You will work across CNC lathes and vertical machining centres, using conversational programming and your experience to optimise production.
Key Responsibilities
* Program, set and operate CNC lathes and vertical machining centres, using conversational programming.
* Interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacture a wide range of precision-engineered components to exact specifications.
* Design and manufacture bespoke fixtures to improve machining efficiency, repeatability and quality.
* Work closely with engineering colleagues to optimise workflow, tooling and material availability.
* Operate multiple CNC machines where required, maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and safety.
* Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, efficiency and production performance.
About You
We're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist who can confidently program, set and operate CNC machinery and is comfortable working from detailed engineering drawings.
You'll ideally have:
* Proven experience in CNC machining within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with CNC lathes and/or vertical machining centres.
* Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
* Experience with conversational CNC programming.
* A good understanding of tooling, fixtures and machining processes.
* A quality-focused and methodical approach to your work.
* The ability to work independently while also being a supportive team player.
Don't worry if you haven't worked on the specific CNC machines used by the company. Your existing machining experience is what matters most, and the company is happy to provide training and send you on a relevant course to bring you up to speed on their machinery.
Why Join?
This is a genuine opportunity to join a small, friendly and supportive team where you're not just another number. You'll have the opportunity to use your experience, influence how work is carried out and contribute to the continued success of the business.
The company is also committed to developing its people, so if you have strong CNC machining experience but haven't used their specific machines before, full training will be provided.
Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on experience Location: St Leonards Job Type: Permanent
If you're an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a stable role with a friendly manufacturing company where your experience will be appreciated and your development supported, we'd love to hear from you