CNC Machinist

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Overtime paid at 150%

Pension scheme

4-day working week

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is recruiting for a CNC Machinist in Leeds on a 4-day week with a competitive starting salary and a generous holiday allowance. You will work on a range of milling and turning centres, programming and editing using multiple controls, with overtime paid at 150% and a statutory pension.

The role offers development opportunities within a growing organisation, with exposure to high-profile rail, defence, and nuclear manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Machining preferred, but qualified by experience may be considered.
• Strong experience in milling/turning roles such as Miller, Turner, Programmer, Setter/Operator.
• Ability to program/edit programs on multiple controls (Fanuc, HAAS, Heidenhain, Siemens, Hurco, ProtoTrak, Mazatrol).
• Ideal but not essential: prior Mill-Turn machining centre experience.

Responsibilities

• Program and edit CNC programs for milling/turning centres across a 4-day week.
• Set up and operate CNC machines, ensuring parts meet specification.
• Maintain quality and productivity, with overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Support continuous improvement and skill development within the team.

Skills

CNC programming

Milling

Turning

Setter/Operator

Machine controls

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship/qualification

Tools

Fanuc

HAAS

Heidenhain

Siemens

Hurco

Mazatrol

Job description

4 DAY WORKING WEEK + 33 HOLIDAYS + FREQUENT OVERTIME + THE CHANCE TO PRODUCE CRITICAL PARTS FOR THE DEFENCE AND NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES + SKILL DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES WITH A GROWING ORGANISATION

The above points are just a few of the perks that the CNC Machinist will enjoy whilst working with this long-established engineering group.

Established over 150 years ago, this engineering business has become a critical supplier to a number of high-profile industries, including Rail, Defence and Nuclear. Today, they employ close to 600 people across their facilities and are experiencing a fast-growing order book, which has resulted in significant investment (around £5m!) which will increase their production capacity and output.

E3 Recruitment are actively recruiting 2x CNC Machinist vacancies, the successful candidates will join this employer on a permanent basis.

For the CNC Machinist, we are searching for individuals who possess:

• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Formal qualifications within a Mechanical Engineering or Machining focused subject (Apprenticeship, NVQ/BTEC/City & Guilds Level 3, HND, HNC etc.) – candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered
• A strong level of experience and stable career spent working in a similar role, such as Miller, Turner, Programmer, Setter/Operator etc.
• The ability to program of edit programs – all machine controls considered (Fanuc, HAAS, Heidenhain, Siemens, Hurco, ProtoTrak, Mazatrol etc.)
• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience working on Mill-Turn machining centres

Working Hours of the CNC Machinist:

40 Hours per week, spread across a 4-day pattern

• Monday to Thursday – 06:00 to 16:00
• All breaks paid – you are paid for the entire shift
• Overtime available on Fridays – paid at 150%

In return, the CNC Machinist will receive:

• Starting Salary: £38,480.00 (£18.50 per hour) – rising to £42,640.00 (£20.50 per hour) after initial settling in period
• Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days including public holidays
• Company Pension: Statutory (8% combined contributions)
• Permanent employment with a fast-growing organisation