Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (5-Axis CNC)

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Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (5-Axis CNC)
£30,000 - £40,000 + Rapidly growing company + Equity + Company Bonus + Days Based + Monday to Friday + Progression + Company Benefits
Southwark, London
Are you a Graduate in Engineering with CNC experience and a strong interest in Manufacturing? On offer is a one-of-a-kind opportunity offering full industry training and the chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company with an international presence who are establishing UK operations providing a cutting-edge project workload and the chance to continually progress and play a key role in the ongoing development of the business.
This company specializes in the manufacture of precision components for a range of major industries including Aerospace, Defence, and Robotics with a presence across multiple continents. They have recently established UK operations through numerous factories and are looking for new CNC Machinists to help drive this growth.
In this autonomous role you will be one of the senior machinists responsible for setting, operating, and programming a variety of 5-axis CNC mills and lathes working in a tight-knit workshop team. You will also be responsible for training junior operatives and play a key role in ongoing projects and operations as you work a standard 40-hour week with extra hours and opportunities to develop with the role.
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The Role:
- Work on dynamic manufacturing projects for key growth sectors
- Setting, operating, and Programming a variety of 5-axis CNC mills and lathes - Full training provided
- Be one of the go-to machinists in a new factory and train junior team members
- Collaborate with the team on business strategy
- Receive equity and opportunities for ongoing progression
The Person:
- Graduate in Engineering or similar
- CNC experience and an interest in Manufacturing
- Looking to join a high growth, dynamic company
CNC, Machinist, Manufacturing, Programmer, Online, Offline, Setter, Operator, 4-axis, 5-axis, Y-Axis, Miller, Turner, Engineering, Aerospace, London, Southwark, City, Croydon, Bermondsey, Lambeth


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Desired Skills and Experience
- Graduate in Engineering or similar
- CNC experience and an interest in Manufacturing
- Looking to join a high growth, dynamic company
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