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CAM Machinist

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Brent, United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
4 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Career progression within a growing business Working in a brand new machining workshop
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Bennett & Game Recruitment are representing a leading advanced manufacturing business looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator to join their growing team base in North-West London.

You will be responsible for programming, setting, and running advanced CNC machines to produce high-precision components for aerospace, defence, energy, and robotics customers.

This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the machining process, from CAM programming and prove-out to cycle time improvement and repeat production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program and optimise CNC toolpaths (3-axis, 5-axis and mill-turn where applicable)
  • Set, prove-out and run jobs to high aerospace and defence standards
  • Improve cycle times and machine efficiency
  • Design and improve fixturing methods
  • Select tooling and cutting data for materials including aluminium, steel, titanium and Inconel
  • Maintain high quality standards and first-time-right production
  • Support new part introduction from drawing to production
  • Work with engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and automation



Requirements

  • Strong CAM programming experience (Fusion, Hypermill, Mastercam or similar)
  • Experience machining to tight tolerances (±0.01mm and below)
  • Background using high-end CNC machines such as Hermle, DMG Mori or Mazak
  • Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds and workholding
  • Able to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Aerospace, defence or precision engineering experience preferred


Desirable

  • 5-axis machining experience
  • Knowledge of probing, automation or pallet systems
  • Understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001



Salary & Benefits

  • Basic salary £45-60k DOE
  • Monday - Friday core hours
  • Career progression within a growing business
  • Working in a brand new machining workshop

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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