CNC Miller

CNC Miller

Join Pailton Engineering as a CNC Miller and be part of a growing team at the forefront of precision manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-spec CNC milling machines in a clean, modern facility with excellent benefits including 25 days’ holiday, Medicash healthcare and generous overtime rates.

About the Role

As a CNC Miller at Pailton Engineering, you’ll be responsible for the precise manufacture of steering components used across automotive, defence, and heavy-duty industries. Based at our Coventry HQ, you'll operate on a rotating shift system (mornings and afternoons) and be entrusted with setting, operating, and maintaining CNC vertical and horizontal milling centres.

This role suits someone with high attention to detail, experience reading engineering drawings, and the confidence to modify programmes, check parts to tight tolerances, and contribute to lean manufacturing goals.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Company pension (3% employer contribution)

Medicash healthcare plan

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Overtime at 1.5x standard rate

Stable and supportive engineering environment

Modern facility with high-spec equipment and lean focus

Key Responsibilities

Set, operate and maintain CNC milling machines (vertical/horizontal)

Interpret engineering drawings, route cards and quality standards

Load and adjust tooling and set offsets accurately

Carry out in-process checks using micrometres, verniers, gauges, etc.

Support 6S, TPM and lean initiatives on the shop floor

Collaborate with other operators and team leaders to improve workflow

Maintain accurate documentation of processes and part checks

What We're Looking For

Experience operating CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment

Confidence reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings

Ability to work with minimal supervision on complex components

A methodical approach to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Knowledge of Fanuc or Siemens controls (desirable)

Hours, Location & Pay

Location:

Phoenix House, Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4AD

Hours:

Rotating shifts

Mornings: 06:00–14:15 (Mon–Thu), 06:00–12:00 (Fri)

Afternoons: 14:45–23:00 (Mon–Thu), 12:30–18:30 (Fri)

Pay: £15.24 per hour + 10% shift allowance (for afternoons)

Overtime:
Paid at 1.5x on weekdays and weekends

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