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Date Added: Thu 05/03/2026

CNC Miller Setter/Operator

Portsmouth, PO1, UK
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Company: HOLT ENGINEERING

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £30000 - £36000/annum

CNC Machinist Setter/Operator

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + Overtime

Benefits: 4-day working week, overtime (1.5x), working with a world-leading product

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Miller/Setter to join a busy precision engineering machine shop in Portsmouth. You'll be working on high-quality, tight-tolerance components, setting and operating CNC milling machines in a clean, well-organised production environment.

The Role

Set and run CNC milling machines (Bridgeport with Heidenhain controls).
Work safely within a machine shop environment, following all health, safety and quality procedures.
Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
Use precision measuring instruments (e.g. micrometers, verniers, gauges) to maintain tight tolerances.
Manage day-to-day workload on your machines, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
Communicate clearly with supervisors, colleagues and inspection teams.About You

Proven experience as a CNC Miller in a production or precision engineering environment.
Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment.
Heidenhain control experience is essential.
Additional experience on other CNC machines (lathes, EDMs, etc.) is highly advantageous.
Reliable, quality-focused and able to work both independently and as part of a team.If you're an experienced CNC Miller/Setter looking for a stable, long-term role in Portsmouth with the chance to work on varied precision components, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Additional information for CNC Machinist

Monday to Thursday (Days) 7am - 4.30pm
Overtime available at x 1.5
Due to the nature of the work a full police check will be conducted if successful and can take up to 6 weeks*How to Apply for the CNC Machinist role

Please either apply directly, or contact Max Sinclair on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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