CNC Machinist (Milling or Turning)

Ready to elevate your machining career by working with cutting-edge technology on high-end, complex components? McGlynn Personnel Ltd is proud to partner with a premier subcontract precision engineering business in Kings Langley to recruit skilled, ambitious CNC Machinists. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site opportunity designed for professionals who thrive in a high-performance environment and want to work with the latest machinery. With a booming order book and massive reinvestment into brand-new machine tools, we are looking for dedicated machinists to join either the CNC Milling or CNC Turning departments on a choice of Day or Night shifts, with paths available all the way up to Team Leader level.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and Operate: Set, operate, &/OR program (depending on your level) CNC Milling machines (up to 5-axis) or CNC Turning centres (Fixed Head/MillTurn) to manufacture complex, high-precision components.
• Maintain Precision: Work to tight tolerances and strict quality standards, machining a diverse range of materials including aluminium, stainless steels, titanium, super alloys, and engineering plastics.
• Interpret Drawings: Read and accurately interpret technical engineering drawings to determine tooling requirements, setup sequences, and machine speeds.
• Prove Out Programmes: Validate and prove out new programmes, tooling setups, and machining processes to ensure safe and efficient production runs.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Support the wider machining team by identifying opportunities to optimise cycle times, reduce waste, and improve shop-floor efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• CNC Machining Expertise: A strong, proven background in CNC Machining, specialising in either CNC Milling or CNC Turning (critical).
• Control Systems: Practical experience using either Heidenhain controls (highly beneficial for Milling roles) or Fanuc controls (highly beneficial for Turning roles).
• Technical Literacy: Outstanding ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and apply modern machining principles.
• Quality Focus: A meticulous eye for detail with a track record of working to exact tolerances and inspecting your own work.
• Eligibility: Candidates must have the permanent right to work in the United Kingdom, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

• CADCAM Programming: Experience with CADCAM programming (specifically HyperMill) is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided to help you transition into programming.
• Leadership Ambition: For those eyeing the Team Leader vacancy, prior experience supervising machinists, coordinating shop-floor workflows, and mentoring junior operators is a major plus.

What We Offer / Why Join

By joining the team in Kings Langley, you will step into a modern, fully equipped facility featuring brand-new machine tools and the latest software. McGlynn Personnel Ltd is offering a highly competitive salary of £33,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience), alongside a structured 5-year training programme with clear milestones for salary increases.

You will benefit from a supportive, hands-on management culture, 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and access to over 10 hours of weekly overtime paid at x1.5. Whether you prefer the Day shift (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00) or the Night shift (Monday to Thursday, 17:00 to 05:00), this permanent role offers the long-term stability and career progression you have been searching for. Apply today to take your engineering career to the next level.