CNC and Toolroom Machinist

Join a well-established engineering manufacturer in Sittingbourne. Use your CNC programming expertise across lathes, EDM and 5-axis machinery, support tooling innovation, and play a key role in delivering high-quality precision components. CNC & Toolroom Machinist Sittingbourne, Kent Competitive Salary (DOE) Full Time | Permanent Why Join Our Client? Our client is a respected engineering and manufacturing business seeking an experienced CNC & Toolroom Machinist to join their skilled Toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable machinist to further develop their expertise while working with specialist machinery and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As a CNC & Toolroom Machinist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality components, supporting engineering projects, and helping to drive efficiency within the Toolroom and gear cutting section.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC machinery including lathes, EDM and 5-axis machines.
• Manufacture precision components to quality and production targets.
• Support the development of tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Assist with the introduction of new CNC equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support on CNC machining activities.
• Support engineering and maintenance activities across the department.
• Manage work orders and assist with stock control activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and ISO standards.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe, organised and productive working environment.
• Help train and support colleagues in CNC machining processes. Skills & Experience Required Essential
• CNC programming experience on workshop CNC machinery.
• Experience with CNC lathes, EDM and 5-axis machines.
• Strong knowledge of machine tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Good IT and computer literacy skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.

Desirable

• Time-served apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent Engineering qualification.
• Previous Toolroom manufacturing experience. Personal Attributes
• Self-motivated and target focused.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Uses initiative and takes ownership.
• Organised and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning. Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, we see that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn