CNC Machinist Burton Upon Trent £17 per hour Paye Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm. Friday 7am - 1pm Overtime available 6 month Contract Situation As a skilled CNC Machinist to join their Gears Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically minded individual with machining experience to join a well‑established engineering team supporting the rail sector. Your New Opportunity As a CNC Machinist, you will play a key role in producing high‑quality machined components for rail applications. You will be responsible for operating CNC and manual machinery, inspecting components, and ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards. Key responsibilities include: Centre lathe turning with milling experience Using a wide range of measuring equipment to inspect components Writing and interpreting instructions and procedures to assemble products accurately Obtaining relevant technical information from appropriate sources Operating and controlling machines and machining processes Performing inspections on equipment, structures, materials, and finished products Analysing information to identify the best solutions to machining challenges Maintaining clear and honest communication with colleagues and supervisors Ensuring a safe working environment at all times Applying new knowledge and skills to continuously improve performance Mentoring trainees or apprentices when required Supporting 5S activities and maintaining a clean, organised workspace You may also be required to undertake additional duties within your skillset to support wider business needs. The Candidate Minimum 1 year of experience in the CNC industry Mechanically minded with strong practical skills Good problem‑solving ability Strong understanding of mathematics Self‑motivated and able to work independently Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast‑paced environment Manual handling capability Essential Experience mentoring apprentices or trainees Previous experience in a CNC machining environment within a safety‑critical industry Familiarity with 5S or continuous improvement practices If you’re seeking your next opportunity in the rail sector, apply today and make a meaningful impact on the future of the industry. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. 1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. 2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. 3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. 4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business