About the role
Do you take pride in producing high-quality precision components?
Do you enjoy working in a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment?
If so, Geosense Ltd is looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join our in-house Machine Shop team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a business that designs and manufactures precision sensors used on major construction and infrastructure projects worldwide. You’ll play a vital role in supporting production and ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
What you’ll be doing
As a CNC Machinist, you will support the production team by machining high-quality components and maintaining efficient workflow within the machine shop.
Key responsibilities:
- Setting and programming CNC lathes and mills (including live tooling)
- Operating CNC machines from existing programmes
- Monitoring tool wear and machine performance during production cycles
- Carrying out in-process inspection and spot checks
- Loading raw materials into machines/bar feeds
- Cutting and preparing raw materials
- Deburring and cleaning machined parts
- Maintaining machine fluids and basic machine upkeep
- Supporting general machine shop housekeeping
You’ll work closely with the Head Machinist and wider engineering team, contributing to process improvements and design collaboration.
About you
We’re looking for a proactive team player with a passion for engineering and a strong desire to learn and develop.
Essential:
- Experience in CNC turning
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work to deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills
- Experience with Fanuc/Haas controls
- A practical, problem-solving mindset
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience with live tooling and sub-spindle work
- Background in either in-house or subcontract machining
- Experience in CNC milling
This role would suit someone currently working in a machine shop, or someone looking to move into a more collaborative, in-house manufacturing environment.
Why join Geosense?
At Geosense, we’re committed to creating a supportive, modern, and engaging workplace where our people can thrive.
About Geosense
Geosense is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance monitoring sensors used in construction, civil engineering, mining, and environmental projects.
Our products are used in over 100 countries and play a crucial role in helping engineers monitor and protect critical infrastructure worldwide.
We are a growing team of over 70 people, based in a purpose-built, modern facility near Bury St Edmunds.
Apply now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your machining career and want to be part of a company making a real global impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Geosense Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
No recruitment agencies, please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
