CNC Machinist
Location: Redditch
Salary: £15 - £16 per hour + Shift allowance (£2.20 - £6.10/hr extra)
Weekday nights: Monday - Thursday (20:00 - 06:00) (shift allowance £84 per week)
Weekend night: Friday - Sunday (17:30 - 06:00) (shift allowance £220 per week)
Overview
An established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a CNC Machinist to join their machining team across various shifts. The successful candidate will report to the Machine Shop Team Leader and will be responsible for manufacturing tooling to precise engineering drawings within tight tolerances.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC mills or lathes.
- Operate Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazak CNC machines.
- Polish components to a 320‑grain finish.
- Conduct manual compensation and bench work.
- Service, repair, and maintain tools (ppm).
- Respond to breakdowns and production issues efficiently.
Experience & Qualifications
- Skilled in setting and operating CNC machinery.
- Background in hot metal or heavy manufacturing (preferred).
- Confident communicator and team player.
- Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Proficient with precision measuring equipment (micrometres, height gauges, imperial and metric).
- Self‑motivated with excellent attention to detail and initiative.
Benefits
- Bereavement leave.
- Company events.
- Company pension.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee and store discounts.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Life insurance.
- Referral programme.
