Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Victory Road, Derby, DE24 8EL
Working pattern: Full time, permanent, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview and can be flexible)
Benefits include a matched company pension, Westfield Health care plan after 3 months, life assurance, and 25 days’ paid annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
Role overview
RH Aero is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our businesses, Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems, we deliver custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centres and engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and operators worldwide. Our global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA.
Our UK business specialises in producing and delivering aerospace tooling. We manufacture and source tools for engine and airframe build and repair, working with high profile OEMs. Following significant growth in our manufacturing business, we will be expanding our UK capabilities further during 2026.
As our CNC Miller Operative, you will be mainly responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machines in the workshop. You will be part of a small team supporting the wider UK Production Portfolio and helping to deliver production objectives efficiently. It’s a good move if you want to develop your skills further.
What you’ll be doing
Operating a range of CNC machines and CNC lathes to produce high quality products, working to company procedures and machine capability to meet production deadlines
Setting and operating CNC machines, including adjusting programmes to achieve aerospace tolerances
Operating the band saw, manual milling and drilling machines when required
Reading and understanding engineering drawings to create manufactured parts to a high standard
Keeping quality and output levels optimised, following ISO9001 quality procedures and using standard machine shop measuring equipment
Sharing knowledge and supporting apprentices and trainees
Supporting the Engine Stand Refurbishment and Service teams as required, including inspections, maintenance and repair
Contributing ideas to new processes and procedures and helping to implement them
Carrying out other reasonable duties assigned by the Production Manager or management team, including possible secondment to other shop floor areas
Working safely at all times so as not to endanger yourself, colleagues, clients, the public, suppliers or the environment
What you’ll bring
Proven experience of CNC mill setting, operating, adjustment and basic maintenance
An organised, focused approach with a high level of attention to detail
Self-motivation and a commitment to safe working at all times
Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
An excellent attendance record and timekeeping
A flexible approach to work and a keen interest in developing new skills and supporting the wider business
Willingness to travel in the UK and worldwide on occasion
Advantageous •
Experience using Siemens 828D and/or Heidenhain control systems (highly advantageous)
Manual or CNC turning experience and/or CAD programming
A valid driving licence
What’s on offer •
Salary of £36,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Matched contribution company pension
Westfield Health care plan after 3 months
Life assurance
25 days’ paid annual leave plus all UK statutory bank holidays
Free tea and coffee, with kitchen facilities on site
Ongoing technical and professional development to keep your skills up to date and support your progression within the business
