Production Operative (CNC Machinist)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees (TS20)
Salary: £12.71 – £14.43 per hour (trainee rate starting from £12.71)
Hours: 37 hours per week – rotating shifts (days, backs, nights)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Central Employment are recruiting for a Production Operative (CNC Machinist) on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client based in the Stockton area. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, technically driven environment within the precision fabrication sector.
Benefits
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing & mental health support)
Bi-annual attendance bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Salary progression based on performance
Free healthy snacks on site
The Role
Working as part of the production team, you will support daily manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency standards are maintained.
Duties include:
Operating CNC machinery to produce components
Following part set-up sheets and engineering drawings
Completing daily TPM and pre-operation checks
Using handheld tools (e.g. grinders)
Inspecting components to ensure quality standards are met
Monitoring machines and making adjustments where required
Carrying out basic machine maintenance checks
Completing production documentation
Adhering to health & safety procedures at all times
Supporting with general production and manual handling tasks
Requirements
Previous CNC machining experience is essential
Experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment is desirable
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings (preferred)
Experience using hand tools (advantageous)
Any experience with Mazak, Haas, Hurco or Correa machinery is beneficial
NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or similar) is desirable but not essential
About You
Strong work ethic and reliable
Flexible approach to shift work and job rotation
Keen to learn and develop new skills
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
High attention to detail
Safety-conscious mindset
All training will be provided, with ongoing development available.
Please note you must have the right to work in the UK, and drug and alcohol testing is carried out in line with site policy
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