Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £20.00 - £23.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime & Benefits
Shift: 6PM – 4AM, Monday to Thursday
Overtime: Available at enhanced rates
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Aerospace
Role Description
This full-time, on-site role involves setting and operating CNC turning machines to produce high-precision aerospace components. You will ensure machining processesare optimised for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
Key Responsibilities
• Set, operate, and manage CNC turning machines (Fanuc controls)
• Prepare tooling, fixtures, and materials for production
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments as required
• Perform in-process quality checks to tight aerospace tolerances
• Interpret engineering drawings with precision
• Maintain safe working practices and adhere to production standards
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality output
• Support basic machine maintenance and care
Desired Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on CNC turning experience, ideally in aerospace or other high-precision
sectors
• Proficient in setting and operating CNC machines with Fanuc controls
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Solid understanding of tooling, machining techniques, and best practices
• Confident troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with premium materials such as Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel,
Aluminium, Nylon
• Commitment to quality assurance and production accuracy
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Apprenticeship trained or qualified by experience
What We Offer
• Competitive hourly rate + enhanced overtime pay
• Permanent role with long-term career prospects
• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery and cutting-edge aerospace
components
• Supportive, skilled, and growing team environment
• Access to company benefits and development programs
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (including Christmas closure)
• Life assurance
• Employee support package, including 24/7 private GP access and wellbeing
services
Salary description
£20.00 - £23.00 per hour