CNC Machinist

PE Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, producing high-quality components for the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining, including programming knowledge and experience in high-productivity settings. With the potential for a permanent position after an initial contract period, this is a fantastic chance to further your career in a supportive and innovative workplace. If you are passionate about precision engineering and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC machining.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a high-productivity environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality parts on CNC machines efficiently and safely.
• Perform setup changes and conduct first article inspections.
• Maintain compliance with Quality and HSE policies.

Skills

CNC Machining

Quality Inspection

Manual Handling

CNC Programming (Mazatrol, Fanuc)

Reading Engineering Drawings

Education

City and Guilds Level 3

NVQ Level 3

ONC/HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering

Job description

Recruitment Consultant (CertRP) / PE Global / Connecting people with the right opportunities

PE Global is recruiting a CNC Machinist for our oil and gas client based in Middleton, Manchester. The role is an initial 3-month contract with the potential to become permanent, depending on the candidate's suitability.

Work Schedule:

• Early & Afternoon shifts: Mon to Thu 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00, Fri 06:00-12:00/12:00-18:00
• Night shift: Mon to Thu 22:00-06:00, Fri 18:00-00:00

Responsibilities

• Produce quality parts on CNC machines efficiently and safely.
• Perform setup changes, operate machines, and conduct first article inspections.
• Load parts using overhead lifting equipment, verify programs, operate controls, set offsets, make simple edits, de-burr, and inspect parts for quality.
• Identify potential problems before production, monitor machine operation, and adjust controls as needed.
• Read engineering drawings, use precision measuring instruments, and interpret job orders to determine dimensions and tooling requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of tooling dimensions and tolerances, including feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cut.
• Keep work area clean and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as required by the business and ensure compliance with Quality and HSE policies.
• Travel as required.

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship in CNC machining, equivalent to City and Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience operating various CNC machines.
• Experience working in a high-productivity machine shop environment.
• Manual handling, slinging, and lifting skills.
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Manual machining and multi-axis CNC machining experience.
• CNC programming knowledge on Mazatrol and Fanuc controls.

Note: PE Global cannot assist with sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK for at least the next 12 months.