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EDM Operative

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Sep 25, 2026

EDM Operative

Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes

£38,000 - £40,000 + Day Shifts (7am-3pm) + Overtime/Shift Premiums + Training + Private Health Insurance + 26 Days Holiday (+ BH)

Excellent opportunity for an experienced EDM Machinist to join a specialist engineering company, working on unique, high-precision components used for aerodynamic research and testing.

This is a hands-on role within a highly skilled manufacturing team, where you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating EDM machinery to produce bespoke components to tight tolerances and demanding project schedules.

The company operates a highly specialised engineering facility, working on complex projects for major organisations across the aerospace and engineering sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced EDM Operative to join their team.

The Role:

* Programming, setting and operating Wire and Sinker EDM machines
* Producing high-precision components from engineering drawings
* Working to tight tolerances, quality standards and project deadlines
* Supporting other machining disciplines including milling, turning, grinding and assembly when required

The Person:

* Proven experience as an EDM Machinist/EDM Operative
* Experience with both Wire EDM and Sinker/Plunge EDM
* Time-served or fully skilled engineering background
* Multi-skilled machining experience would be advantageous

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH280045_1790334412
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Bedford, Bedfordshire

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£38,000 - £40,000 per annum

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

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BBBH280045_1790334412

Reference Number

25 Sep 2026

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