ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist at ARM (Advanced Resource Managers), based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, paying £41,500 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role.
- Pay
- £41,500 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · On site
- Location
- Ampthill, Bedfordshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
About 10% above the going rate for cnc machinist
Reference jobs/cnc-machinist-21423
About the role
Location
Ampthill, BedfordshireSalary
NegotiableContract
PermanentCNC Machinist - Turner
Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Offering up to £41,500
Do you have experience of six sigma and lean manufacturing tools/techniques?
Do you have experience with Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens Controls?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the CNC Machinist, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.
You will be involved in:
- Operate, program, and maintain high‑precision CNC Turning machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop
- Being comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres
- Design machining processes
- Select and optimise tooling
- Write G‑code
- Oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs
- Participates in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas
- Mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Your skillset & experience:
- Machining experience
- Experience of 6 Sigma and lean manufacturing tools and techniques
- Programming, set-up, and running of CNC lathes
- Skilled in using Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens controls; edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC machines to produce R&D and production component parts
- Making work offset, tooling, and program adjustments
- Working to specifications, procedures, and engineering drawings
- Inspecting produced parts using various measuring instruments and hand gauges, and interpret CMM inspection results
- Supporting the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design
- Using problem-solving techniques to solve machining and process-related issues
- Experience and/or transferable skills to support Turning and Milling operations
- Creating and refining machining strategies for R&D, prototype, and low-volume production parts
- Producing accurate work instructions, process delineations, and change-order documentation
- Implementing corrective action plans and track the effectiveness of process changes
- Coordinating with production planners to balance volume and turnaround requirements
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in, then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
CNC Machinist - Turner
Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Offering up to £41,500
Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Apply Job reference 131145_1793697714 Date posted 03 November 2026 Sector Defence, Aerospace and SecurityShare Job
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