CNC/Manual Machinist

Pertemps Crawley Perms

Experienced Machinist (CNC / Manual) Location: Burgess Hill

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | 4-Day Week (Monday–Thursday)

Salary: £31,000 – £36,000 basic (DOE) + benefits

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of high-precision production machinery based in Burgess Hill. To support their ongoing production, we are seeking a skilled Machinist to join the workshop team.

Whether you are an accomplished manual machinist or a CNC programmer/setter/operator looking for a solid 4-day working week, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Machining low-to-medium volume components for bespoke production machinery.

  • Operating both CNC and manual machinery (milling and turning).

  • Working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.

  • Managing setups, tool changes, and material prep across key substrates: predominantly Aluminium (including 6082 grade), Stainless Steel, and occasional Engineering Plastics.

  • Inspecting finished parts using standard measuring equipment to ensure quality control.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in manual milling and turning, or experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines.

  • Solid background working with metals (aluminium and stainless steel essential).

  • Strong drawing interpretation skills and attention to precision.

  • Self-motivated with a practical, problem-solving approach to small-batch manufacturing.

What is on Offer

  • Work-Life Balance: 4-day shift pattern (Monday to Thursday) with Fridays off.

  • Competitive Pay: £31,000 – £36,000 basic, depending on experience.

  • Stable Work: Direct employment within a clean, modern manufacturing environment with ongoing machinery builds.

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