CNC Machinist (Milling/Setter/Operator)
- Location
- Romford, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Salary
- Not stated
- Posted
- 29 Oct 2026
Verified open 1 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
CNC Machinist (Milling/Setter/Operator)
Our machine shop comprises a Milling and Turning team both of which efficiently manufacture a growing order book of high quality, precision products for the aerospace and defence industries.
Based at our premises in Romford, you will be working within a clean and friendly environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the quality of your work whilst manufacturing products to ensure that all products conform to customer requirements.
With an ONC / HND in Production Engineering, an equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification or having served a manufacturing apprenticeship, you are a highly skilled CNC Miller able to set and operate our Matsuura 5-axis machining centre, Mori-Seiki horizontal machining centres and Haas VMCs
You will also be able to offer:
- an aerospace background with inherent attention to detail and quality rigour;
- demonstrated ability to set any machine right first time;
- 4 & 5 axis experience and capability which involves multi datum setting and also understanding of complex offsets;
- proficiency with Fanuc controls;
- good knowledge of Matsuura; HAAS, and Mori Seiki machines;
- ability to diagnose / trouble shoot machine when faults emerge; and
- ‘can do and will do’ attitude, willing to help and share knowledge
As well as a competitive salary you will receive the following benefits:
- Benenden Healthcare – employee contribution scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holidays, initially 23 days plus bank holidays (increases to 26 days in the fifth year of employment)
- Family Friendlier working hours (some flexibility possible on start / finish times and shorter working day on Fridays)
- Life Assurance (four times salary)
- Pension Scheme (Company Contribution 3%)
- Whirlpool Discount Scheme
- On-site parking
It is a great opportunity to grow with an already successful business. So if you feel you have the right attributes and skills and would like to work for a buoyant company with excellence at it’s core send your CV to: human.resources@xcelaerospace.com.
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