CNC Machinist

Hales Group; Beccles; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Sick pay

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Hales Group are recruiting a CNC Machinist / Toolmaker for a Beccles based role in Suffolk. Join a leading global manufacturer in a skilled Toolroom environment, manufacturing tooling and supporting production with high-precision components.

You'll work in an experienced engineering team, reading drawings, maintaining tooling, performing CNC milling and turning to tight tolerances, with attractive benefits and a structured development path.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a machining, toolmaking or precision engineering environment
• Milling and turning experience
• CNC machining experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Strong engineering and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling and ancillary components using a variety of machine tools and equipment
• Maintain and repair existing tooling to support production requirements
• Carry out CNC milling and turning activities to produce high-quality components
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Produce components to tight tolerances and high-quality finish requirements
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect and verify completed work
• Support production teams with tooling and engineering-related requirements
• Ensure all work meets required quality and workmanship standards
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures at all times
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the Toolroom
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support operational efficiencies

Skills

CNC Machining

Milling

Turning

Reading Drawings

Quality Standards

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Hurco control

Fanuc control

Job description

Hales Group are recruiting for a CNC Machinist / Toolmaker to join our client based in Beccles, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer within a skilled Toolroom environment. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll be responsible for manufacturing new tooling, maintaining existing tooling and supporting production operations with high-quality precision engineering solutions.

Package & Benefits

• Location - Beccles, Suffolk
• Hours - Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00, Friday 07:00-13:00
• Salary - £37,405.55 per annum
• Benefits - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown, company pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, company sick pay, annual leave buy & sell scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, employee discounts, free refreshments, free onsite parking and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture new tooling and ancillary components using a variety of machine tools and equipment
• Maintain and repair existing tooling to support production requirements
• Carry out CNC milling and turning activities to produce high-quality components
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Produce components to tight tolerances and high-quality finish requirements
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect and verify completed work
• Support production teams with tooling and engineering-related requirements
• Ensure all work meets required quality and workmanship standards
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures at all times
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the Toolroom
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support operational efficiencies

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a machining, toolmaking or precision engineering environment
• Milling and turning experience
• CNC machining experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Strong engineering and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Toolmaking experience
• Hurco control experience
• Fanuc control experience
• Toolroom environment experience
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent training

If you have experience in CNC machining, toolmaking or precision engineering and are looking to join a well-established manufacturer that can offer long-term stability, excellent benefits and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

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