CNC Machinist

About the company

Our client is a clean energy company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Set up and run CNC mills and lathes to make metal components for in-house hardware, working closely with engineers from design through to finished parts. Balance one-off prototype work with repeat production batches while keeping quality high and turnaround fast.

What you'll do

- Review engineering drawings with designers to settle the most effective way to make each component.

- Write CAM programs, then set up and run three-axis mills and lathes from start to finish.

- Machine stainless steel and aluminium parts, from single prototypes to small repeat batches.

- Help raise output as production volumes grow.

- Deliver inspected finished parts to the teams that need them and help assemble complex equipment.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Several years of post-qualification experience as a machinist in a workshop, factory or laboratory.

- Hands-on setup and operation of CNC mills and lathes, up to three axes.

- Working knowledge of CAM software such as Fusion 360.

- Practical experience working across a variety of metals and engineering plastics.

- Either a university qualification in a technical subject or a completed machining apprenticeship or similar certification.

- Background at a small, mission-driven hardware company that machines its own parts in-house.

- Able to work on-site in London or relocate there.

Bonus points

- Experience running series batches alongside one-off R&D parts.

- Experience operating manual mills and lathes.

- Familiarity with Hurco WinMax control software.

- Side projects or home workshop builds that show practical making outside paid work.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: $45K - $60K GBP

- Equity

- Health insurance

- Unlimited time off

- Relocation support

Location and work model

- London, England, United Kingdom

- On-site, 5 days in-office

- Full-time