CNC Machinist – Milling & Turning
South Kirkby | £15.50–£17.50 per hour | Permanent | Rotating Shifts
A globally recognised business in South Kirkby that designs and builds bespoke staging, set pieces, and stage machinery for the live entertainment industry is looking to add CNC Machinists to its team. Opportunities exist at both Setter/Operator and Programmer/Setter level across milling and turning, producing precision components for major tours, concerts, and live events worldwide.
What you'll be doing:
Setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines
Programming at the machine (Programmer/Setter level)
Producing precision components to tight tolerances for bespoke entertainment projects
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Carrying out in-process inspection to maintain quality standards
Working with production and engineering teams to meet project requirements
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
What you need:
CNC Setter/Operator:
Proven experience setting and operating CNC mills and/or lathes
Ability to work from engineering drawings
Fanuc controls preferred – other controls considered
CNC Programmer/Setter:
Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines
Confident programming at the machine
Fanuc controls preferred – other controls considered
Fusion 360 knowledge beneficial
What's on offer:
£15.50–£16.50 per hour (Setter/Operator)
Up to £17.50 per hour (Programmer/Setter)
Rotating shifts: Week A 06:00–14:00 / Week B 14:00–22:00
Permanent role with a global business and strong forward order book
Genuine progression opportunities
Work on high-profile projects for major international tours and events
Impressive, well-equipped facility
This is a permanent position with a business at the forefront of live entertainment production. The components you machine end up on stages around the world – varied, creative work that genuinely stands out from standard machine shop roles.
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