Job Title: CNC Machinist
Location: South Shields
Hourly Rate: Around £20 per hour – Including shift allowance
Shifts: 3 shift pattern, Days, Backs, Nights
Benefits:
* Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
* Holiday buy & sell scheme
* Car scheme
* Competitive pay
* Enhanced pension
* Training & development opportunities
Job Description:
As a CNC Machinist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality precision engineering. You will operate large CNC machine tools, ensuring production requirements are achieved efficiently and safely while maintaining outstanding quality standards.
Your responsibilities as a CNC Machinist will include:
* Operating CNC machines/work centres safely and in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Working collaboratively with production control, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.
* Machining to exacting engineering drawings and specifications, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
* Editing and modifying CNC programs when required.
* Recording work accurately via the shop floor system, ensuring activities align with production schedules.
* Carrying out inspections using a wide range of calibrated measuring equipment.
* Supporting and mentoring apprentices and trainees within the machine shop.
* Demonstrating a proactive approach to Health & Safety by following company policies.
* Undertaking additional duties to support the success of the wider team and business.
Skills & Experience:
To succeed as a CNC Machinist, you will ideally bring:
* Time-served engineering background or equivalent qualifications.
* Solid experience in CNC machining Turning and milling.
* Knowledge of CNC mill/turn machinery and 5-axis machining (advantageous).
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings with confidence.
* Competence in self-inspection, using various measuring instruments.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* A proactive, adaptable, and motivated approach to work.
* NVQ or equivalent qualification in engineering, plus completed apprenticeship or practical experience.
Why Should You Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected organisation that offers security, progression, and professional development. As a CNC Machinist, you’ll gain access to high-level training, modern facilities, and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing.
If you are a skilled CNC Machinist looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your career can progress, and you can take pride in contributing to world-class engineering, we’d love to hear from you.
The Company:
Our client is a leading manufacturer with a reputation for innovation, precision, and quality. They are committed to developing their people and creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values expertise, encourages career progression, and rewards hard work