Belman
Senior CNC Machinist
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About the Company
Established in 2016, Belman is a multi-site precision engineering specialist with facilities in Milton Keynes. We deliver turnkey solutions for the design, manufacture and assembly of high-precision components and assemblies for the Motorsport, Formula One™ and Automotive sectors. As a rapidly expanding business at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to delivering quality, innovation and operational excellence.
What you will be doing:
We are seeking an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to join our precision engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled machinist with a strong Engineering background in low volume precision parts manufacture, to work with a prestigious list of customers operating the latest CNC machines from Matsuura and DMG.
Key Responsibilities
- Set, operate, and optimise the latest 5-axis CNC machining centres, Matsuura (Fanuc) and DMG Mori (Heidenhain) machines, ensuring maximum machine performance and productivity.
- Lead by example, driving high standards of workmanship, efficiency, and continuous development.
- Prove out prototype and new production components, providing detailed feedback to the Production Engineering Team on tooling selection, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds to optimise manufacturing processes.
- Ensure production control plans, quality procedures, and engineering standards are adhered to throughout the manufacturing process.
- Read, interpret, and work from detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Perform in-process inspections using a range of manual measuring equipment and gauges, ensuring components meet exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues, implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Production Control & Production Engineering to resolve technical challenges, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment in line with company health, safety, and quality standards. Maintaining our ISO9001 standards and processes.
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering environment, with strong expertise in 5-axis machining of prototype and low-volume, high-complexity components.
- Extensive experience operating, setting, and programming CNC machining centres, ideally Matsuura (Fanuc) and/or DMG Mori (Heidenhain) machines.
- Advanced knowledge of Fanuc controls, including probing cycles, kinematics, G-code programming, tooling optimisation, and machine setup techniques.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and precision inspection methods.
- Experience using a wide range of measuring equipment to verify components against tight tolerances and exacting quality standards.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a high-performing team.
- Exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Christmas Eve off
- Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile engineering projects
- Modern, well-equipped manufacturing facility
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Excellent opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow
If you are a skilled CNC professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in leading production operations, we would like to hear from you.
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