CNC Machinist
📍 Location: Preson
💷 Starting Pay: £15.50 per hour (Reviewed after 3 months – Up to £18.50ph for multi-control confidence)
🕒 Hours:
* Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 17.30
* Overtime available
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a skilled CNC Machinist to join a well-established precision engineering company that specialises in long bed machining (up to 3.7m in 3 axis and 4m in 5 axis). This is a fantastic opportunity for a time-served machinist to work on both hard and soft metals, using a range of CNC controls including Mazatrol, Heidenhain, Fanuc, and Hurco.
Key Responsibilities
* Program and set CNC machines using provided production/process documentation
* Operate CNC machines across 3, 4 and 5 axis setups
* Interpret and work from technical drawings
* Carry out 1st off inspections and self-inspection to ensure quality and accuracy
* Complete internal production and quality records
* Support production planning for efficient machine use
* Use FLT and overhead crane to load/unload billets
* Perform routine machine maintenance and general housekeeping
* Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations
Requirements
* Time-served engineering apprenticeship with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (minimum)
* HNC in Engineering (advantageous)
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in 3, 4, and 5 axis machining
* Confident using controls (experience with Heidenhain, Mazatrol, Fanuc, and Hurco desirable )
* Aerospace manufacturing experience is a strong asset
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Salary Progression
Starting rate is £15.50ph, with a performance review after 3 months. Upon demonstrating competence across all required controls and machines, rate will increase to £18.50ph