Ref: SYN43562-2

CNC Machinist (Shift)

• Location England, South East, Greater London, Uxbridge
• Sector ManufacturingEngineeringAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £40000 - £45000 per annum

CNC Machinist

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (including shift uplift)
Location: 10-minute drive from Uxbridge, Middlesex
Hours: Continental Shifts – Early: 06:00–16:00 / Late: 12:00–22:00
Pattern: Rotation between early and late shifts (no consecutive weeks) – 177 working days per year, approx. 25 weekends
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a globally recognised, multi-award-winning engineering company near Uxbridge, producing low-batch, high-precision safety components for the Aerospace and Defence sectors.

As a CNC Machinist, you’ll work in a fast-paced CNC department operating a variety of machines, contributing to the production of critical components in a high-spec environment.

Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 per annum (including shift allowance)
• Premium overtime rates
• Annual performance bonus
• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare plan and life assurance
• Continental shift pattern with balanced work-life schedule
• Strong commitment to training and professional development

CNC Machinist Responsibilities:

• Setting and operating CNC mills and lathes (Bridgeport, Hurco, Protrack)
• Editing programs directly at the machine
• Producing low-volume, high-precision components
• Performing basic machine and tool maintenance
• Self-inspecting and deburring components to high standards
• Supporting lean manufacturing practices and process improvements

Requirements:

• Several years’ experience as a CNC Machinist (milling and/or turning)
• Confident setting and operating multi-axis machines
• Ability to self-inspect using standard measurement tools
• Mechanical apprenticeship (ideal but not essential)
• Familiarity with 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kanban, or CMM inspection is a plus

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