Job Description:

CNC Machinist / Turner

Experience on the machine. You know what good looks like. Now join an employer who does too.

£16.00 - £20.00 per hour  |  Permanent  |  Braintree, Essex

• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Discretional overtime available at premium rates
• Full training on in-house procedures and robotic equipment
• Stable, established precision engineering environment

About the Company

Braintree Precision Components is a precision engineering business based in Braintree, Essex. Part of the wider HepcoMotion group, they manufacture a catalogue of high-quality components to exacting standards, supplying customers across a range of sectors. The CNC Turning department runs Doosan and Goodway machines on Fanuc controls, and the team takes quality seriously at every stage.

The Role

This is a CNC Turner / CNC Setter Operator position within the Turning department. The role exists to free up a senior team member to step into a broader position, so you will be the person who keeps output moving. Success in this role means hitting first-off approval consistently, maintaining quality through in-process inspection, and running your machine with minimal supervision.

You'll:

• Set and operate CNC fixed-head turning machines (Doosan and Goodway, Fanuc controls)
• Load and prove out programmes from the existing catalogue according to tools lists and works instructions
• Produce valid first-off components in line with drawing and quality requirements
• Conduct in-process inspection and check against drawings and specifications throughout production
• Complete all QA records accurately and on time
• Select tooling and make adjustments to maintain component quality
• Follow all site health and safety procedures

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Proven background in CNC turning, setting, and operating
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc CNC controls
• Self-sufficient in first-off approval and in-process quality checks

Useful, not essential:

• Familiarity with Siemens CNC controls
• Experience in a catalogue or repeat-production environment
• Background in CNC milling or grinding (skills transfer considered)
• Apprenticeship or time-served background in machining or engineering

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate up to £20 per hour DOE
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Company contribution pension
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Career progression opportunities

Working Arrangements

Location: Braintree, Essex | On-site

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday – 39 hours per week

How to Apply

If CNC turning is what you do and you want a stable role where your experience is valued, apply now with your CV. Not ready to apply just yet? That's fine - drop us a message or give us a call and we'll tell you more about the role before you commit.