CNC/Manual Machinist

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