CNC Machinists (Heavy Machine Shop) - Contract Opportunities | UK Defence Sector

We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's largest and most respected Defence organisations, and we're looking for experienced CNC Machinists to join their heavy machine shop team.

If you're confident working with large-scale CNC machinery and take pride in precision engineering, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term, well-paid contract.

The Role

You'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery in a heavy engineering environment, working on large, complex components to exacting standards.

Key duties include:

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure accuracy of machined parts
Setting and operating large gantry-based CNC machines
Retrieving and inputting CNC programs in line with job documentation
Measuring and inspecting components using precision instruments (micrometres, verniers, etc.)
Ensuring...