EDM CNC Machinist

Job Title: EDM CNC Machinist – Aerospace Precision Engineering
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £37,570.64 per year (including shift allowance)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shifts: Weekly rotation of mornings and afternoons

If you’ve got experience in EDM and want a stable role with proper support, solid kit and real standards, this one’s worth a look.

We’re working with a global aerospace manufacturer based in Sheffield who are growing their team. They’ve got a well-run machine shop, a steady order book, and they’re looking for someone who knows their way around Electro Discharge Machining to join them long-term.

You’ll be working with precision aerospace components that demand care, consistency and clean execution. If you like following process, getting things right first time and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly, you’ll fit in here.

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting up and operating EDM machinery (wire and sink).
• Working from engineering drawings and following routing instructions.
• Inspecting parts visually and with tools like verniers, micrometers and plug gauges.
• Making sure components meet spec and are processed to aerospace standards.
• Logging completed work and flagging any non-conformities.
• Following SOPs, job cards and quality protocols.
• Identifying parts using correct marking methods.
• Keeping your work area clean and ready for audit.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in EDM machining.
• Ideally worked in aerospace or another high-spec manufacturing environment.
• Skilled with manual inspection tools.
• Able to read and work from technical drawings.
• Quality focused and steady under pressure.
• Comfortable working shift patterns and hitting deadlines.
• Someone who’s reliable, accurate and good to work with.

What’s in it for you:

• £37,570.64 per year including 12.5% shift premium.
• 37-hour week with early finish every Friday.
• 185 hours holiday plus all bank holidays.
• Extra 3 paid days off over Christmas shutdown.
• Option to buy or sell 37 hours holiday each year.
• Free hot drinks every Friday.
• Employee Assistance Programme with up to 12 counselling sessions.
• 24/7 GP access through YuLife.
• YuLife wellbeing app with rewards for walking, cycling and mindfulness.
• 5% company pension contribution.
• Discounts on gym, retail and more via Bravo Benefits.
• Westfield Health cover.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric or hybrid cars.
• Critical illness cover.

Who you’re dealing with
At Verus, we’ll always be honest about the role and what to expect. If we’re putting it in front of you, it’s because it’s worth your time. We’ll guide you through the process and keep things clear from start to finish.

Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All personal data will be handled in line with GDPR and used solely for recruitment purposes and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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