CNC Machinist / CNC Operator

CNC Setter/Operator Southend-On-Sea, Essex UK

ob Overview

  • Role: CNC Setter/Operator

  • Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK

  • Industry: Aerospace & Precision Engineering

  • Recruiter: Julia @ Prime Appointments

Pay & Working Hours

  • Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE)

  • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 37 hours per week (4-day week)

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and operate CNC/manual mills, lathes, and specialized grinders (Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati, Tschudin).

  • Perform first-off and in-process quality inspections with precision measuring tools (micrometers, gauges).

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings to produce precision components to tight tolerances.

  • Support secondary processes: thread rolling, deburring, drilling, and marking.

Requirements & Experience

  • Proven background as a CNC Setter, Operator, or Machinist in precision engineering (Aerospace advantageous).

  • Strong drawing interpretation and measuring skills.

  • Grinding experience preferred, but full training is provided for the right candidate.

  • Eligibility: Must have existing legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided).

Benefits Package

  • 16 days holiday + Bank Holidays

  • Contributory Pension & Life Assurance

  • Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Employee discounts