CNC Machinist

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd in Great Yarmouth is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join a busy, well-equipped machine shop. The role is full-time and on-site, offering competitive hourly pay (£17.00–£20.00) and substantial overtime opportunities to boost earnings.

You will set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce precision components from engineered drawings, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery. The position requires good problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Good practical skills in CNC turning and/or milling.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CNC programmes.
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machining processes.
• Experience with quality control, inspection and precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning and milling machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select tooling and carry out machine setups.
• Make programme adjustments and tool offsets to achieve tolerances.
• Inspect finished components using measuring equipment.
• Maintain quality standards and meet production deadlines.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and keep the area safe and organized.
• Work with colleagues to maintain production efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Reading drawings

Tool offsets

Quality inspection

HSE awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens ShopTurn

Siemens ShopMill

XYZ CNC machines

Citizen sliding-head

Hardinge lathes

Job description

Pay: £17.00–£20.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 39 hours per week, with plenty of overtime available

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a busy, well-equipped machine shop in Great Yarmouth. This is a full-time, on-site position offering competitive hourly pay and excellent opportunities for overtime. The successful candidate will set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce precision components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and operating CNC turning and milling machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting appropriate tooling and carrying out machine setups.
• Making programme adjustments and tool offsets to achieve the required tolerances.
• Inspecting finished components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Maintaining consistent quality standards and meeting production deadlines.
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and keeping the work area safe and organised.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain production efficiency and support continuous improvement.

Machinery and Controls

The machine shop operates a varied range of CNC equipment, providing an interesting and technically varied working environment. Machinery and controls include:

• Fanuc controls on CNC lathes.
• Siemens ShopTurn and ShopMill.
• XYZ CNC machines and XYZ lathes.
• Citizen sliding-head machines.
• Hardinge lathes.

Experience with one or more of these machines or control systems would be an advantage.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC machining, preferably within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Good practical skills in CNC turning and/or milling.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CNC programmes.
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machining processes.
• Experience with quality control, inspection and precision measuring equipment.
• A good understanding of engineering tolerances and machining calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A commitment to health and safety and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• A relevant engineering qualification, formal CNC training or a completed apprenticeship would be beneficial, although practical machining experience is highly valued.

Working Hours

39-hour working week. Machine shop operating hours are 6:00am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Saturday morning working is also available. Plenty of overtime opportunities for those looking to increase their earnings.

Salary and Benefits

£17.00–£20.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Plenty of opportunities to earn additional income through overtime.
• The opportunity to work with a varied range of CNC machinery and control systems.
• A skilled, technical working environment focused on precision and quality.