Jobs in Cottenham

Location: Cambridge (CB24)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, flexible working considered eg. 4 day week
Salary: £35000 - £40000 depending on experience
Job Reference: 36077
Our client, an established engineering business based a few miles north of Cambridge, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist / Toolmaker to lead and develop its precision machining function. You will undertake precision machining for advanced engineering applications, working with materials such as stainless steel, titanium and engineering plastics, on a mix of prototype, development and small batch production. This is a hands on managerial role ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership ability and a proactive, commercially aware mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Produce high quality precision components to technical drawings and specifications
- Lead, mentor and support a small engineering team
- Plan and schedule machining activities to meet deadlines
- Take full ownership of machining operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and reliability
- Work within financial constraints while maintaining quality
- Coordinate with internal teams to support workflow
- Contribute to design for manufacture (DFM) discussions
- Recommend improvements in tooling, fixturing and machining strategy
- Drive initiatives to reduce waste and improve cycle times
Requirements:
- Extensive experience programming, setting, and operating CNC milling and turning machines
- Knowledge of CNC control systems (e.g. Hurco, Fanuc)
- Familiarity with CAM software (e.g. Fusion 360)
- Skilled in manual machining (lathes and mills)
- Able to work to tight tolerances (±0.01 mm)
- Competent with inspection equipment and in-process quality control
- Ability to optimise machining programs for efficiency
- Ability to interpret complex technical drawings
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision
- Positive, solution focused attitude
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Highly organised and deadline driven
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- BTEC Diploma or equivalent
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below