CNC Machinist

Workshop Recruitment; Ewshot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday buy option

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a CNC Machinist for a permanent role in Liss. The role covers CNC turning and milling, setting existing programmes, fixtures and tooling, and creating and validating new programmes using SolidWorks and CAM.

You will join a skilled team that values attention to detail, problem-solving and collaboration. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm with 45 minutes unpaid breaks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' CNC machining experience.
• Essential experience with Haas, Heidenhain, SolidWorks and CAM.
• Experience machining castings and forgings is highly desirable.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise work and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Creative and adaptable approach to manufacturing challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards.
• Automotive industry experience or interest is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning and milling machines safely to produce quality components.
• Set existing CNC programmes, fixtures and tooling.
• Create and validate new programmes using SolidWorks and CAM.
• Optimise machine runtime and prepare materials for upcoming jobs.
• Carry out first-off inspections and support quality processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and programming issues.
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve complex manufacturing processes.
• Suggest improvements to tooling, routing, processes and drawings.

Skills

CNC machining

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Tools

Haas controls

Heidenhain controls

SolidWorks

CAM

Job description

CNC Machinist

£18 - £21ph

Liss

Permanent

Join a well-established specialist engineering business producing high-quality components for the automotive sector. This CNC Machinist role offers the opportunity to work across CNC turning and milling while contributing to new programmes, fixtures and continuous improvement.

You’ll join a skilled team where attention to detail, problem-solving and collaboration are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning and milling machines safely to produce quality components.
• Set existing CNC programmes, fixtures and tooling.
• Create and validate new programmes using SolidWorks and CAM.
• Optimise machine runtime and prepare materials for upcoming jobs.
• Carry out first-off inspections and support quality processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and programming issues.
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve complex manufacturing processes.
• Suggest improvements to tooling, routing, processes and drawings.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Minimum 3 years' CNC machining experience.
• Essential experience with Haas, Heidenhain, SolidWorks and CAM.
• Experience machining castings and forgings is highly desirable.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise work and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Creative and adaptable approach to manufacturing challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards.
• Automotive industry experience or interest is desirable.

Benefits and hours

• Standard Holiday with option to Buy 5 Extra Days
• Pension
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, with 45 minutes of unpaid breaks per day