Southend-on-Sea
Skilled CNC Engineer \n Salary: Circa £35,000Location: SouthendHours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30 (37-hour week) \n Are you an experienced CNC Engineer looking to develop your skills further? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and adaptable CNC Engineer to join a busy precision engineering environment supporting the aerospace sector. \n This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience setting and operating CNC machinery and is eager to expand their capabilities by learning centreless grinding as part of their day-to-day responsibilities. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running a variety of CNC and secondary operation machine tools while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Set and operate CNC machines, lathes, and manual machines.\n, • Learn and develop centreless grinding skills as part of the role.\n, • Safely operate secondary operation machinery including thread rollers, part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers, and deburring equipment.\n, • Carry out first-off inspections, buddy checks, and in-process quality inspections.\n, • Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.\n, • Accurately measure components using micrometres and other inspection equipment, working to tight tolerances.\n, • Manufacture components in line with quality standards and aerospace industry requirements.\n, • Complete daily maintenance checks and production documentation.\n, • Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, minimise rework, and improve productivity.\n, • Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.\n, • Support on-time delivery targets and contribute to key production performance measures.\n\n About You \n\n • Previous CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment.\n, • Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.\n, • Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards.\n, • Experience working with materials including aluminium, stainless steel, and Inconel.\n, • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.\n, • Confident using micrometres and measuring equipment to tight tolerances.\n, • Grinding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.\n, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.\n, • Positive team player with excellent communication skills.\n, • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.\n\n Benefits \n\n • 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.\n, • Monday to Thursday working pattern with long weekends every week.\n, • Pension Plan.\n, • Health Cash Plan.\n, • Life Assurance.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).\n, • Shopping and lifestyle discounts.\n, • Training and development opportunities.\n\n Apply Now \n If you are a skilled CNC Engineer looking to join a growing precision engineering team and develop your expertise further, we'd love to hear from you.