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
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Programming, setting and operating sliding head lathes, and the option to working on other twin spindle, or twin turret lathes.
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Working from engineering drawings to tight tolerances
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Optimising programs for quality, efficiency, and cycle time
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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?
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Guaranteed overtime – steady workflow all year round
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Modern, well-equipped workshop – major investment in recent years
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Supportive environment – solid management, straightforward culture
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Flexible shifts – days, lates, or rotating options to suit lifestyle