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About the Role:

A leading engineering company is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their dynamic production team. This role involves setting and operating CNC machines to meet delivery requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in production.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate CNC machines safely and in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.

Take ownership of the quality and inspection of produced parts, including cleaning and de-burring.

Maintain high standards of workplace organization and 5S+ Safety culture.

Set machines using setup sheets, tooling/fixtures, and Edgecam programs provided by the Production Engineering team.

Prioritize tasks based on the “Work to List” or as directed by Production Supervision.

Accurately record all production and non-productive hours.

Monitor machine performance, ensuring cycle times align with estimated costs.

Conduct in-cycle inspections using micrometers, verniers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM), completing Actual Dimensional Report Sheets (ADRS) as required.

Provide feedback to Production Engineering to optimize CNC programs, tooling, and setup sheets.

Support efficiency through multi-manning when applicable.

Ensure effective shift handover communication with fellow machinists.

Assist with the apprenticeship program by supporting on-the-job learning.

Report non-conforming parts immediately, identifying root causes and documenting findings.

Carry out additional duties as requested by the Production Supervisor or Machine Shop Chargehand.

Requirements:

NVQ Level 2 or higher in Engineering (Apprenticeship trained preferred).

Proven experience in workshop practices.

Skilled in both manual and CNC production machining.

Experience working with Duplex and Nickel Alloy materials.

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week on a Double Day Shift pattern:

Early Shift: Monday-Thursday (6:00am - 2:00pm), Friday (6:00am - 11:30am)

Late Shift: Monday-Thursday (2:00pm - 10:00pm), Friday (11:30am - 5:00pm)

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is £32,000-£36,000 +£7,000 shift allowance

Uncapped Gainshare Incentive: £2,000+ (subject to probation)

Annual Salary Review (April)

Holiday Allowance: Equivalent to 25 days + Bank Holidays (can be taken in hours)

Christmas Shutdown

Company Pension Scheme: Defined contribution (5% employee / 7% employer)

Salary Exchange Option

Death in Service Benefit: 3x basic salary

Paycare Health Cash Plan: Extendable to spouse/partner

Quarterly Financial Advisory Services

Sickness & Absence Scheme (eligibility after 6 months)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CNC Machinist looking for stability, career progression, and excellent benefits within a well-established and respected engineering business