Location: Dawlish, Devon
Salary: £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent

Working hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:15am–4:30pm
• Friday: 7:15am–12:15pm
• Flexible working hours available for local candidates.

About the company

Established in 1966, this family-owned engineering business designs and manufactures hydraulic products for customers across the UK and Europe. Its range includes hydraulic control valves, autopilot pumps and an award-winning hydraulic actuator with an integrated pump and reservoir.

Based on the Devon coast, the company brings advanced production machinery, assembly workshops and in-house design facilities together on one site. More than 90% of components are manufactured on site, with all products assembled and tested at its Devon base.

Certified to ISO 9001 quality standards, the business supplies standard and bespoke hydraulic solutions to small and medium-sized original equipment manufacturers. With continued plans for product development and expansion, it offers an opportunity to join an established manufacturer focused on precision, quality and innovation.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist with strong turning and setting skills to join the manufacturing team in Dawlish. Sliding head experience and programming experience are desirable but not essential.

You will manufacture precision components for hydraulic products using CNC turning machinery, ensuring that parts meet engineering specifications, quality standards and production deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machines, with programming duties where experience allows.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select and fit suitable cutting tools, fixtures and workholding equipment.
• Adjust machine settings and tool offsets to achieve the required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Monitor production, troubleshoot machining issues and maintain consistent component quality.
• Carry out routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Work with colleagues to improve machining efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain a clean, organised working area and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills and experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Strong CNC turning and setting experience.
• Experience working with fixed-head lathes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confidence using precision measuring equipment.
• A good understanding of tooling, machining processes and quality inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sliding head experience desirable but not essential.
• Programming experience desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Permanent position with an established, family-owned engineering business.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Safety equipment provided.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible working hours available for local candidates.

How to apply

Please submit your CV, outlining your CNC turning and setting experience, the machinery you have used and any sliding head or programming experience.