CNC Machinist

Construction, Property and Engineering; Corby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Corby is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate a variety of machines and ensure precision in output. Ideal candidates will have a time-served apprenticeship, proficiency in manual and CNC machines, and a strong commitment to safety standards. This position offers competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Strong pension plan with a 10% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Fully funded training and courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required for shift work.
• IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and repair components working with CNC and manual machinery.
• Assist in the transition to a new Engineering Shop.
• Manage the collection and delivery of samples on-site.

Skills

Manual lathes proficiency

Milling machines proficiency

Safe systems of work understanding

CNC programming experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CNC lathes

Boring mills

Grinders

Job description

Overview

Title: CNC Machinist

Location: Corby, Northampton

Shift: Monday to Friday - rotating days, backs, and nights (15-shift days per month)

Salary: Circa £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (including shift allowance)

The Company:

We are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable metal provider. This role is ideal for someone with strong machining and engineering skills and is secure, progressive, and part of an exciting investment programme.

Responsibilities

• Produce and repair one-off and small-batch components.
• Operate a wide range of machines, including CNC lathes/mills, manual lathes, boring mills, grinders, and more.
• Work with precision to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manufacture items to a high standard, meeting all deadlines.
• Assist in the transition to our new, modern Engineering Shop.
• Support apprentice training.
• Manage the collection and delivery of samples and stands on-site.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all works procedures, PPE instructions, and UK Health and Safety legislation.

Required Skills and Experience

• Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Time-served apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience working in a heavy industrial environment.
• Proficiency with manual lathes, milling machines, and standard workshop tools.
• Understanding of safe systems of work.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (required for shift work).
• Experience with setting and programming CNC machines. (Desirable)
• IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification. (Desirable)

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance: 35 days of annual leave.
• Performance-based bonuses: Quarterly bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Strong pension plan: A leading defined contribution scheme with a 10% employer contribution.
• Wellness and financial support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Employee discounts: Includes deals with companies like Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover.
• Career development: Opportunities for internal progression into a senior position and fully funded training and courses to support your growth.

The list of job titles includes: Machinist, Computer Numerical Control Operator, Machinist Mate, Miller, Computer Numerical Control Programmer, Senior Machinist, Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator, Millwright, Lead Machinist, and Computer Numerical Control Machinist.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.