CNC Miller - Setter Operator - Precision Engineering

• Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
• From -34,476 per annum (from-17.00 per hour) Depending on experience + overtime rates
• 39 hours per week | 4-day or 5-day week options
• Permanent, full-time

A long-established and respected precision engineering business (supplying Marine, Automotive, Aerospace, Food and Medical sectors) is looking for an experienced CNC Miller (Setter/Operator). You''ll be setting and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision components to drawing and specification in a quality-focused environment.

What you''ll be doing:

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to produce components to tight tolerances
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job instructions
• Select tooling, set offsets and make adjustments to maintain quality
• Inspect your own work (first-offs and in-process) and record results as required
• Update tooling sheets and record cycle times / process information
• Support continuous improvement and assist other setter/operators as needed
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health & safety procedures

Shift options (39 hours):

• Option 1 (4-day week): Mon-Wed 07:30-18:00, Thu 07:30-17:00

OR

• Option 2 (5-day week): Mon-Thu 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-12:30

What we''re looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience as a CNC Miller Setter/Operator (jobbing or production)
• Confident setting and running CNC mills and understanding tooling/material capabilities
• Able to inspect your own work using measuring equipment (e.g., verniers/mics)
• Reliable, team-focused and quality driven

Desirable:

• Time-served apprenticeship / engineering qualification
• Experience working to high standards in regulated sectors (aerospace/medical etc.)

Pay & Benefits

• From -34,476 p.a. / -17.00 p/hr depending on experience
• Overtime available and paid at overtime rates
• Choice of 4-day or 5-day working week
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable engineering company

Full job description available upon application.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.