CNC Machinist

Pertemps North Midlands; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on setting and operating CNC turning equipment to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

You will adjust offsets, select tooling and perform basic programming edits, supported by a quality-driven environment. The position offers a four-day week, with hours 06:00–16:30, and a pathway from temporary to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning and setting
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Basic programming skills
• Work hours: 0600-1630 Mon-Thu, four-day week

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC turning/lathe machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting and setting tooling
• Adjusting tool offsets and machine settings
• Carrying out basic CNC programme edits
• Inspecting finished components with measuring equipment
• Maintaining quality and production standards
• Keeping the work area clean and safe
• Assisting with saws, drillers, grinders and presses

Skills

CNC Machinist

Machine setting

Tool changes

Offsets

Basic programming

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Tools

XYZ controls

Job description

Job Description

Full-time temp to perm position

Four day week

Skills progression | Supportive team environment

We are currently looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our busy and growing manufacturing team, producing precision parts for a wide range of industries including automotive / construction / marine.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist who is confident with machine setting, tool changes, offsets and basic programming, and who takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate components.

The Role

As a CNC Machinist , you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC turning machinery, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and producing components to the required specifications. You will work from engineering drawings and specifications, make adjustments to offsets and tooling, and carry out basic programme edits where required.

Key Responsibilities for the Machinist include:

• Setting and operating CNC turning / lathe machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting and setting appropriate tooling
• Adjusting tool offsets and machine settings
• Carrying out basic CNC programme edits
• Inspecting finished components using appropriate measuring equipment
• Maintaining quality and production standards
• Working safely and keeping the work area clean and organised
• Supporting with saws, drillers, grinders and presses

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a CNC turning environment who can confidently set and operate machines with minimal supervision. You should have a good understanding of engineering drawings, machining processes, tooling and dimensional inspection. The company use XYZ controls, but if you are a confident programmer on other software types, this will still be considered.

Hours of work: 0600-1630 Monday to Thursday

Rate of pay: £18-£21 range if you are a semi-skilled setter operators from day one

Experience with CNC programming or programme editing would be advantageous, although basic programming skills are sufficient.