Senior CNC Machinist in Northampton

About the Company

Established in 2016, Belman is a multi-site precision engineering specialist with facilities in Milton Keynes.

We deliver turnkey solutions for the design, manufacture and assembly of high-precision components and assemblies for the Motorsport, Formula One™ and Automotive sectors.

As a rapidly expanding business at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to delivering quality, innovation and operational excellence

What you will be doing

We are seeking an experienced

Senior CNC Machinists to join our precision engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled machinist with a strong Engineering background in low volume precision parts manufacture, to work with a prestigious list of customers operating the latest CNC machines from Matsuura and DMG.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and optimise the latest 5-axis CNC machining centres, Matsuura (Fanuc) and DMG Mori (Heidenhain) machines, ensuring maximum machine performance and productivity.
• Lead by example, driving high standards of workmanship, efficiency, and continuous development.
• Prove out prototype and new production components, providing detailed feedback to the Production Engineering Team on tooling selection, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds to optimise manufacturing processes.
• Ensure production control plans, quality procedures, and engineering standards are adhered to throughout the manufacturing process.
• Read, interpret, and work from detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform in-process inspections using a range of manual measuring equipment and gauges, ensuring components meet exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues, implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Production Control & Production Engineering to resolve technical challenges, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment in line with company health, safety, and quality standards. Maintaining our ISO9001 standards and processes.
• What we are looking for

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering environment, with strong expertise in 5-axis machining of prototype and low-volume, high-complexity components.
• Extensive experience operating, setting, and programming CNC machining centres, ideally Matsuura (Fanuc) and/or DMG Mori (Heidenhain) machines.
• Advanced knowledge of Fanuc controls, including probing cycles, kinematics, G-code programming, tooling optimisation, and machine setup techniques.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and precision inspection methods.
• Experience using a wide range of measuring equipment to verify components against tight tolerances and exacting quality standards.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a high-performing team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Christmas Eve off
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile engineering projects
• Modern, well-equipped manufacturing facility
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

If you are a skilled CNC professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in leading production operations, we would like to hear from you.