At CutMy.co.uk, we’re transforming how people do DIY; making it simple, sustainable, and satisfying. We live by our CARE values: Communication, Action, Respect, and Empowerment. With a strong focus on quality and precision, we take pride in getting every detail right first time.
We work within a structured, high-output production environment where teamwork, clear communication, and consistent standards are key to delivering quality at pace.
About the role
As a Junior Machine Engineer on our Day Shift, you’ll play a hands-on role in operating, maintaining and optimising key production machinery; including CNC machines, beam saws, laser cutters and edgebanders.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineering graduate who combines strong technical understanding with hands-on machining capability.
You’ll be responsible for machine set-up, operation, fault finding, preventative maintenance and ensuring consistently high-quality output. Working closely with the wider production team, you’ll help maximise machine performance, minimise downtime and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 4.00pm + overtime opportunities
What you’ll do
- Operate and Set Up Machinery: Set up, adjust and operate CNC machines, beam saws, laser cutters and edgebanders to produce high-quality custom components to specification.
- Carry Out Machine Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance, machine checks, calibration and minor repairs to ensure reliable performance and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Diagnose machine faults, identify root causes of performance issues and take corrective action or escalate where required.
- Monitor Quality and Accuracy: Carry out in-process and final inspections to ensure all dimensions, finishes and tolerances meet required standards.
- Optimise Machine Performance: Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, machine efficiency and production workflows through technical adjustments and process improvements.
- Support Engineering Improvements: Work with senior engineers and production teams to assist with machine upgrades, tooling improvements and process development initiatives.
- Maintain Safe Working Standards: Follow health & safety procedures, machine operating standards and 5S principles to maintain a safe and organised workshop environment.
- Collaborate Across Production: Communicate effectively with operators, engineers and supervisors to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
Who you are
- Technically Qualified: You hold an engineering qualification (mechanical, manufacturing, production or similar) or have equivalent hands-on experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-On with CNC and Machinery: You have practical experience operating and setting up CNC or similar manufacturing machinery.
- Mechanically Minded: You can confidently carry out basic maintenance, fault finding and machine adjustments.
- Problem Solver: You can diagnose issues, think logically and take practical action to keep machines running efficiently.
- Quality Focused: You take pride in producing accurate, high-standard work and maintaining tight tolerances.
- Eager to Develop: You’re keen to build your engineering capability, learn new machinery and develop your technical expertise.
- Reliable Team Player: You work well with others, communicate clearly and bring a proactive attitude to every shift.
Skills & Experience
- Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, apprenticeship, degree or equivalent)
- Hands-on CNC machining and machine set-up experience
- Experience carrying out routine machine maintenance and basic fault finding
- Ability to read technical drawings and work to precise specifications
- Understanding of manufacturing tolerances and quality control processes
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- CNC programming knowledge
- Experience with beam saws, laser cutters or edgebanders
- Experience working with wood, acrylic or composite materials
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems
- Forklift licence
- Experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments
What we offer
- Training & Development: On-the-job training with opportunities to build new technical skills
- Career Progression: Clear paths to Senior Machine Engineer, Team Leader, or Production Manager roles
- Positive Culture: A respectful, zero-tolerance environment where high standards and good people thrive
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ready to Cut Through the Ordinary?
If you're a recent engineering graduate we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80-£14.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Henfield BN5 9XR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- "Why are you interested in becoming a machine engineer?”
- “Please list machines you have had experience operating"
- “What do you believe are the most important safety practices when working with machinery?”
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Henfield BN5 9XR (preferred)
Work Location: In person
