Trainee CNC Programmer (Aerospace/Defence)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cm133Xl, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£25 pa

Salary

£25 pa

Posted
5 Aug 2026 (2 days ago)

CNC Setter/Operator(Aerospace/Defence)

Essex

Up to £25 per hour + Training + Overtime + Company Bonus + Progression + Pension

Are you a CNC Setter/Operator or similar looking to build a long-term career within an established precision engineering company who supply into the aerospace and defence sectors?

Do you want to join an engineering company who manufacture high-precision components for the aerospace and defence sectors, offering hands on mentoring from senior staff, external manufacturer training on CNC programming, and providing career progression into engineering or supervisor roles?

On offer, is the opportunity for a CNC Setter/Operator or similar to join a successful engineering company who manufacture high-precision components across a variety of engineering industries. With a strong reputation and high employee retention, the company is looking to add a new Trainee CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator or similar to their team to boost their long term growth.

In this role, the successful CNC Setter/Operator will be responsible for operating, setting, and eventually programming CNC machinery. The successful candidate will be working alongside senior engineers, ensuring that they are fully adapted to the different workspace environment, whilst also offering training and shadowing if necessary.

The ideal CNC Setter/Operator or similar will have a background and strong experience in Setting and Operating, with the ability to read drawings, having worked in engineering firms previously.

The Role:

  • CNC Setting/Operating
  • Hands on Training
  • High-Precision Manufacturing

The Person:

  • Setting and Operating Background/Experience
  • Previous Experience in an Engineering Firm
  • Ability to Read Drawings

Reference: BBBH26557AF

Keywords:CNC Machinist, Precision Machinist, CNC Programmer, Fanuc, Aerospace, MoD, Defence, Essex, South East England, Machining and Setting, High-Precision Component Manufacturing, Technical Drawing, Hands-on Mentoring, Career Progression, Overtime, Level 3 Engineering, Setting, Operating

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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