Adecco
CNC Programmer / Machinist (Precision Engineering)
Medway, Kent
Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Monday-Friday | 40 hours | Flexible start times
We're working in partnership with a highly respected precision engineering business in Medway that is continuing to invest in its machining capability and is now looking to appoint an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional who wants more than just a "machine shop role" – offering the chance to take ownership of programming, influence machining processes, and work on complex, low-volume precision components.
The Opportunity
This position sits at the heart of the machine shop, where you'll be involved in programming, setting and machining bespoke components to tight tolerances.
You'll play a key role in ensuring efficiency, quality and continuous improvement across production, working closely with a small, knowledgeable team.
Your Responsibilities
- Programming CNC machines
- Setting and machining a range of precision components
- Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications
- Optimising programs and machining methods to improve cycle times
- Problem-solving and supporting machining challenges on the shop floor
- Carrying out inspection and quality checks to maintain high standards
- Contributing to process improvements and best practice
What We're Looking For
- Strong CNC programming and machining background
- Experience working within precision/low-volume engineering environments
- Ability to manufacture components to tight tolerances
- Confident reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
- Experience with Fanuc, Heidenhain or similar controls
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Desirable:
- Experience with multi-axis machining or complex components
- Manual machining experience
What's in It for You
- Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
- Flexible start/finish times (Monday-Friday)
- Overtime available
- Opportunity to work on varied, bespoke and technically challenging parts
- A business that values skill, input and continuous improvement
- Stable, growing company with long-term prospects
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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