CNC Miller

Job Title

CNC Miller (Night Shift) - Contract
Pay Rate: Up to £23.14 per hour

Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Miller to join our client's manufacturing team in Tewkesbury on a contract basis. Supporting projects across the aerospace, automotive, and maritime sectors, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment producing high-quality machined components to demanding industry standards.

The successful candidate will be experienced in setting and operating CNC milling machinery, with strong knowledge of FANUC controls and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines using FANUC OI-MF/FANUC control systems.
• Manufacture precision components in accordance with customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform tool setting, tool changes, and offset adjustments.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections to ensure compliance with drawing tolerances and SPC requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect your own work to ensure it meets customer and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, housekeeping, and safety in line with 5S/5C principles.
• Identify and report machining, tooling, or quality issues.
• Contribute to the efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement of the machining department.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Strong working knowledge of FANUC controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out self-inspection using standard measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing.

Desirable

• Experience within the aerospace manufacturing sector.
• Experience in CNC turning and mill-turn operations.
• Knowledge of Nakamura machines with bar feed systems.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience working within AS9100 or similar regulated manufacturing environments.

Working Hours

Night Shift

• Core hours: 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM
• 39 hours per week
• Overtime opportunities available at enhanced rates

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of up to £23.14 per hour
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• 25 days' holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace, automotive, and maritime projects
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Supportive and experienced engineering team

About You

You are a skilled CNC Miller with a strong background in precision engineering and a commitment to delivering high-quality machined components. You take pride in your work, can work independently with minimal supervision, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Interested? Apply today to join a leading engineering company delivering precision solutions to world-class customers.