CNC Machinist – Permanent Role | £39,000 – £52,000 incl. Shift Allowance
Motherwell | 37 Hours per Week | 1-Week Rotating Shifts | Secure Long-Term Opportunity
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a permanent position in a fast-paced, high-precision engineering environment? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer seeking skilled machinists to join their expert team in Motherwell.
This is a workshop-based role offering excellent pay, modern CNC equipment, and a 1-week rotating shift pattern (days, backshift, and nightshift). You’ll be working with both metallic and non-metallic materials, operating advanced machinery to tight tolerances using Fanuc, Mazatrol, and Heidenhain controls.
Key Benefits:
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Excellent Salary: £39,000 – £52,000 per year (including 25% shift allowance)
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Fixed Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
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1-Week Rotating Shift Pattern:
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Days: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
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Backshift: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Mon–Thurs), 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Fri)
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Nightshift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Mon–Thurs, finishing Friday morning)
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Workshop-Based Role: No travel required, work with the latest CNC machinery
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Work on Diverse Projects: Including high-spec industrial and aerospace components
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Job Security: Permanent, full-time position with career growth potential
Key Responsibilities:
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Operate and set up CNC Turning and 3/4/5 Axis Milling machinery
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Follow technical blueprints, CAD drawings, and engineering sketches
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Perform inspection and quality checks using CMM, measuring instruments, and gauges
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Set up and select appropriate tooling and workholding equipment
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Work with a variety of metallic and non-metallic materials
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Ensure work is completed to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
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Contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment
Essential Requirements:
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Time-served as a CNC Machinist or in a relevant mechanical trade
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Ability to work a rotating 1-week shift pattern (days, backshift, and nights)
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Solid manufacturing/engineering workshop background
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Proficient in using Fanuc, Mazatrol, and/or Heidenhain CNC control systems
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Strong understanding of engineering tolerances, tooling, and precision measurement
Desirable Experience (Not Essential):
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Experience in the aerospace, defence, or high-spec precision industries
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Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or ISO standards