Manufacturing Cell Operator (CNC/Tooling)
- Aylesford, Kent
- £35,000-38,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone - own transport essential due to location)
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 + Benefits
Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday
(Initial training period 07:00–16:00 or 08:00–17:00, moving to 09:00–18:00)We’re recruiting for a skilled Manufacturing Cell Operator to support production in a leading manufacturing environment. Working closely with the Cold Forging Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for running a dedicated manufacturing cell, ensuring efficiency, quality, and reliability across all processes.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in CNC machining, toolmaking, or metalworking processes who wants to build on their skills and gain further training in forging technologies.The role:
- Run and monitor production jobs within the manufacturing cell.
- Carry out tool setting/changeovers and first-line maintenance.
- Perform regular checks on consumables and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Maintain product quality through inspections and accurate measuring.
- Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Work as part of a team to meet production KPIs and customer demand.
- Prior experience with CNC machinery, toolmaking, or metalworking processes.
- Knowledge or exposure to forging/cold forming processes is desirable but not essential.
- Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers, gauges).
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Permanent, full-time position within a growing business.
- Competitive salary of £35,000 – £38,000 plus benefits.
- A supportive team with opportunities for development and cross-training.
- Initial structured training to build knowledge of cold forging equipment.