# CNC Machinist

> Raydar · London, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05

**Salary:** GBP 45,000–60,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/C66F013F0F/apply)

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