Competitive Salary
Excellent Pension Scheme
Flexible Working

Advanced Technician

Salary £27,000 - £35,000
Location Coventry
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The Vacancy

MTC Coventry
Permanent ¦ 36 hours per week (flexible working available)
£35,000 per annum
Benefits: Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle‑to‑Work & more

Join One of the UK’s Most Advanced Manufacturing Centres

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a world‑leading research and development organisation, home to cutting‑edge technologies and some of the brightest engineering minds in global manufacturing. At the MTC, you’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in a collaborative, future‑focused environment, supporting innovation across aerospace, automotive, energy, rail and more.

We support hundreds of industrial partners and play a vital role in advancing the UK’s manufacturing capabilities through research, training, technology development and world-class production support.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Advanced CNC Technician to support our subtractive manufacturing processes—from job request through to the delivery of precision‑engineered components. You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, contribute technical expertise during feasibility reviews, and take full ownership of CNC programming, setting and operating tasks.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high‑variety, low‑volume environment using advanced multi‑axis CNC equipment, machining a wide range of materials including steels, aluminium and exotic alloys.

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on CNC specialist role, you will:

  • Program, set and operate 2‑axis and multi‑axis CNC lathes to manufacture precision components across various materials
  • Create or edit CNC programs using Siemens ShopTurn and DMG Mori controls (or be willing to learn if you use other conversational/ISO controls)
  • Select tooling, optimise cutting parameters and implement robust machining processes
  • Accurately interpret engineering drawings including GD&T, tolerances and surface finish requirements
  • Perform in‑process inspection using micrometers, Verniers, bore gauges and other precision tools
  • Troubleshoot machining challenges such as tool wear, chatter, workholding issues and tolerance drift
  • Maintain safe workshop practices and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Mentor apprentices and support less experienced machinists

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Apprenticeship‑trained or equivalent hands‑on experience in precision CNC machining
  • Strong competence in setting/operating 2‑ and 3‑axis CNC lathes to tight tolerances
  • Ability to create/edit CNC programs using Siemens ShopTurn or similar controls
  • Excellent drawing interpretation skills including GD&T
  • Confident use of precision measuring instruments
  • Strong troubleshooting capability and sound machining judgment
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Experience with CNC milling
  • Basic CAD/CAM awareness
  • Experience machining exotic materials (Inconel, titanium, stainless steels)
  • Background in prototype, low‑volume or R&D environments
  • Exposure to lean or continuous improvement techniques

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and  respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. 

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. 

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. 

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. 

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

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