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Prime Appointments
Skilled CNC Engineer
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 20 days ago
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual + Depending on level of experience
- Recruiter
- Prime Appointments
- Closes
- 23 Jul 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
CNC Setter Operator – Aerospace
30,000 – 35,000 Southend–on–Sea Monday to Thursday
An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend–on–Sea is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join its production team. This is a hands–on role for a skilled machinist with strong machine operation skills, working to tight tolerances in a quality–driven environment.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and running a variety of machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on–time delivery.
What's on Offer
30,000 – 35,000 salary, depending on experienceHours 6.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (37 hours per week)16 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and employee discounts
Key Responsibilities
Set and operate a variety of machines including grinding.Work with machines such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or TschudinSupport secondary operations where required (thread rolling, deburring, marking, drilling)Carry out first–off and in–process inspection to ensure quality standards are metWork to aerospace standards and health & safety requirementsReduce scrap and rework through effective machine set–up and process controlMaintain production efficiency and support KPI targets
What We're Looking For
Ability to set and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes and grindersAbility to work to tight tolerancesExperience of Grinding in an engineering environment is preferable but must be willing to learn and develop grinding skillsAerospace background preferred but not essentialAbility to interpret engineering drawings and specificationsStrong measurement skills, including micrometers and gaugesHigh attention to detail and commitment to qualityTeam–focused with a proactive approachThis role is ideal for an experienced CNC Setter Operator or Centreless Grinder looking for a 4 day week and great benefits. Apply now via the link or call Julia at Prime Appointments.
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Ad ID: 5418550929
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