CNC Sliding Head Machinist Location: Blackburn area Salary: competitive salary weekly shift premium Shifts: Double Days (flexible – choose Days only, Lates only, or rotate) Overtime: Almost always guaranteed Benefits: 26 days holiday Bank Holidays, statutory pension, sick pay scheme The Opportunity We’re recruiting for a precision engineering firm that’s heavily invested in its workshop and continuing to expand its CNC turning section. They’re looking for a skilled CNC Sliding Head Programmer/Setter/Operator with experience on Star machines (other sliding experience considered) to join their growing team. You’ll be producing high-precision components across a range of projects and have the opportunity to develop across other turning platforms — including single/twin spindle and turret machines. For the right person, there’s a clear path towards progression as senior cnc machinist. The Role * Programming, setting and operating sliding head lathes, and the option to working on other twin spindle, or twin turret lathes. * Working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances * Optimising programs for quality, efficiency, and cycle time * Occasional support across other CNC turning machines Working Hours Flexible Double Day shifts – pick what suits you best: Days: Mon – Thur, or Mon – Fri early finish Lates: Mon –Thur, or Mon – Fri early finish (Option to work either shift permenant or alternate weekly) Why Join? * Guaranteed overtime – steady workflow all year round * Modern, well-equipped workshop – major investment in recent years * Supportive environment – solid management, straightforward culture * Flexible shifts – days, lates, or rotating options to suit lifestyle