CNC Machinist

Nicholas Associates Group; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Alfreton is seeking a CNC Machinist to program and operate CNC milling machines from drawings. The role offers competitive pay rates based on experience, with day and night shifts available. Ideal candidates will have CNC milling experience and be proficient in programming online at the machine. This position requires the ability to read technical drawings and is open to all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have previous CNC Milling experience - programming from drawings online at the machine.
• Competent at reading and interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program from a drawing, alongside setting and operating the machines.

Skills

CNC Milling experience

Programming from drawings

Reading technical drawings

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Heidenhain

Mazatrol

Siemens

Fanuc

Job description

• Salary: £18.55 - £26.81 per hour + OT = earnings of £50k and upwards
• Posted on: 28th Oct 2025

Are you a CNC Miller who can program online at the machine from a drawing? Do you want to earn up to £20.16 per hour for a days only shift pattern? (£26.81 per hour should you want to work nights). If so, then please read on.

The Basics

Role: CNC Machinist

Position: Permanent

Days only: Mon-Thurs (7.30am to 4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am-12.30pm)

OR

Days & Nights rotating: Mon-Thurs (7.30am to 4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am-12.30pm), rotating every 2 weeks with Mon-Wed (8.30pm to 7.00am) and Thurs (8.30pm to 6.00am)

Contracted hours per week: 39hrs

Pay rates are dependent on experience:

Level 1: £16.97 per hour for days and £22.57 per hour for nights

Level 2: £17.77 per hour for days and £23.63 per hour for nights

Level 3: £18.55 per hour for days and £24.67 per hour for nights

Level 4: £19.36 per hour for days and £25.74 per hour for nights

Level 5: £20.16 per hour for days and £26.81 per hour for nights

Overtime: Paid at x1.5

Overview

Working in modern, purpose-built manufacturing facilities we now require a CNC Machinist to join the milling section. You will be required to program from a drawing, alongside setting and operating the machines.

The ideal candidate / CNC Machinist may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Time served engineering apprenticeship


• Must have previous CNC Milling experience - programming from drawings online at the machine.


• Be able to program/edit online at the machine - Heidenhain, Mazatrol, Siemens, Fanuc controls all considered.


• Competent at reading and interpreting technical drawings

Commutable from: Ilkeston, Ripley, Alfreton, Mansfield, Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the CNC Machinist role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.