CNC Machinist

E3 Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Healthcare

Non-contractual bonus

Competitive pension

Subsidised canteen

Employee recognition

Mental Health First Aiders on site

Life Assurance 7x salary

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a CNC Machinist to join a leading Bradford-based manufacturer known for engineering quality and precision.

The role offers a starting salary over £50,000 with a strong benefits package and ongoing development opportunities in a modern, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and NC control systems.
• Solid grasp of quality systems and accurate inspection methods.
• Proven experience with CNC Mill-Turn-Grind machinery in a production setting.
• Able to interpret detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use machine inspections, recording results and reporting hazards or faults.
• Set, operate and programme machining centres to meet specs and quality standards.
• Maximise efficiency by completing in-cycle tasks and meeting machine targets.
• Capture data on material movements, process times, part counts and downtime.
• Provide clear shift handovers and support quality investigations.

Skills

NC control systems

Quality inspection

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Turning/Milling/Grinding

Job description

CNC Machinist required to join an industry-leading manufacturer in the Bradford area. The company has an excellent reputation for engineering quality and precision manufacturing. Offering a starting salary of over £50,000, alongside an excellent benefits package, this is a great opportunity to join a well-established business, working with modern CNC machinery in a quality-focused environment that supports ongoing development and continuous improvement.

CNC Machinist Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use machine inspections, recording results and reporting any hazards or faults.Complete asset care tasks as per the maintenance schedule.
• Set, operate and programme machining centres following standard operating procedures and setup sheets.Produce and inspect parts to meet specifications and quality standards, including deburring and part marking.
• Maximise efficiency by completing in-cycle tasks where possible, such as running additional machines or performing manual operations.Meet required machine efficiency targets.
• Capture data using manual and computer systems, including material movements, process times, part counts, downtime, and other relevant information.
• Provide clear shift handovers, communicating work status and priorities.Support quality investigations to identify root causes

CNC Machinist Benefits

• Working hours - various shifts available:
• Morning and afternoon shift £35,932 + 21.25% shift premium = £43,567
• Morning, Afternoon and Nights £35,932 + 39.58% shift premium = £50,153
• Westfield Healthcare scheme
• Non-contractual bonus scheme
• Competitive pension scheme (employee pays 6%, business pay 9%)
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Life Assurance 7x salary

CNC Machinist Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and NC control systems.
• Solid grasp of quality systems and accurate inspection methods.
• Proven experience with CNC Mill-Turn-Grind machinery in a production setting.
• Apprentice-trained engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Turning, Milling, or Grinding is essential
• Able to interpret detailed engineering drawings.

The site is easily accessible from Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, and Halifax.