CNC Vertical Miller
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000 – £36,500 (including shift allowance and potential bonus)
Hours: 37.5 per week, Double-Day Shift
Are you an experienced CNC Vertical Miller looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business that values quality, precision, and employee development? We’re seeking a skilled machinist to join a highly respected manufacturer, producing high-integrity components for demanding industries.
The Role
As a CNC Vertical Miller, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machines to produce precision-engineered parts. You will ensure components are manufactured to the highest standards, on time, and to cost. Working as part of a collaborative production team, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-driven workshop environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC Vertical Milling machines using supplied set-up sheets, tooling, fixtures, and Edgecam programmes.
- Conduct in-cycle inspection of parts using micrometres, verniers, and CMM reports. Complete dimensional reports where required.
- Take ownership for the quality, inspection, and finishing (de-burring/cleaning) of your work.
- Follow “Work to List” priorities, ensuring accurate booking of production and non-productive hours.
- Monitor machine performance to achieve estimated cycle times and productivity targets.
- Provide feedback on CNC programs, tooling, and set-up sheets to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Support apprentices and share expertise within the team.
- Uphold Health & Safety standards and promote a clean, organised (5S) working environment.
- Communicate effectively during shift handovers to maintain smooth production flow.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience:
- NVQ Level 2+ in Engineering (or apprenticeship trained).
- Strong CNC production machining experience (manual and CNC).
- Skilled in working with Duplex and Nickel Alloy materials.
- Competent with metric conversions, drawings, and machine part inspections using gauges.
Desirable:
- Experience running multiple machines.
- Familiarity with Fanuc controllers.
- Ability to edit CNC programs and use CMM for inspections.
Working Hours
- Double Day Shift:
- Early: Monday to Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm, Friday 6:00am–11:30am
- Late: Monday to Thursday 2:00pm–10:00pm, Friday 11:30am–5:00pm
Salary & Benefits
- £27,300 base + £7,705 shift allowance + up to £1,500 gainshare bonus (OTE: £35,000–£36,500).
- Annual salary review (April).
- 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (pro-rata in hours), plus Christmas shutdown.
- Company pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer).
- Death in Service benefit (3x salary).
- Paycare Health Cash Plan (extendable to spouse/partner).
- Independent Financial Advisor service (quarterly visits).
- Sickness and absence benefits after 6 months’ service