CNC Machinist Nuneaton Full-time - Permanent £30,000 – £38,500 Shift Allowance An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established manufacturing business at its Nuneaton site. Reporting to the CNC Team Leader, you will play a key role in producing high-quality tooling and components within a precision engineering environment. This role operates on a split double shift pattern, offering a competitive salary and additional shift allowance where applicable. The Role The primary function of this position is CNC machining of tooling for composite component manufacture. You’ll be working with a variety of materials including epoxy boards, carbon composite parts, aluminium, steel, and other metals, producing bespoke components, jigs, and fixtures. Key Responsibilities Operate CNC machines efficiently, ensuring optimal speeds, feeds, and machining practices Set up components using fixtures, turn-over plates, and other methods in a timely manner Monitor cycle times to ensure consistency with quoted job timings Measure tooling and components accurately using micrometers, verniers, and other equipment Maximise machine uptime and spindle utilisation, including running multiple machines where appropriate Continuously improve processes and share feedback with management and CAM programmers Work closely with the CNC Team Leader to ensure materials, tooling, and priorities are aligned Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety Carry out preventative maintenance checks on machines Support other areas of the site as required Interpret engineering drawings where necessary Skills & Experience Essential: Minimum 5 years’ CNC machining experience Strong experience setting and operating CNC machines Ability to work to tight tolerances in a manufacturing environment Desirable: Experience with Heidenhain, Siemens, or Mazatrol controls Time-served machinist background Experience in bespoke or low-volume production (non-production line work) Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Personal Attributes Confident, adaptable, and proactive Strong team player with excellent communication skills Committed to delivering work on time and to a high standard Able to work effectively under pressure Benefits Cycle to Work Scheme On-site Parking Closing date is 29th June 2026 Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed). By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future