Cnc Machinist

Chevron Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Private healthcare

Private dental cover

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

Chevron Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join their workshop team. You will program and operate CNC machinery to produce high-precision components in an aviation engineering environment.

This role requires strong G-code/NC programming and CAD/CAM experience, plus the ability to read drawings and ensure quality. The company offers pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Advanced Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of G-code, M-code and NC programming
• Experience with both conventional and CNC machining
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CNC programmes
• Familiarity with Fanuc/Siemens/Hurco control systems

Responsibilities

• Operate and program CNC machinery to manufacture components to required specifications
• Use CAD/CAM software to support CNC machining and programming activities
• Programming and editing using G-code, M-code and NC programming
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical information and CNC programmes
• Setting up machines, tooling and workpieces for machining operations
• Carrying out conventional and CNC machining activities
• Troubleshooting machining, programming and equipment issues
• Ensuring manufactured components meet required quality and dimensional standards
• Working in accordance with health, safety and engineering procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement within the workshop and machining environment

Skills

CNC machining

G-code programming

CAD/CAM

Fanuc control

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Manchester

Hours: 7am-7pm 5,5,4

Salary: Up to £49,865

The Role

Our client is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join their workshop team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with strong CNC, CAD/CAM and programming experience to join an established aviation engineering environment. You will be responsible for producing high-quality components while ensuring work is completed accurately, safely and in accordance with required engineering standards.

Our client is committed to investing in its people, offering opportunities for both technical and professional development alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating and programming CNC machinery to manufacture components to required specifications
• Using CAD/CAM software to support CNC machining and programming activities
• Programming and editing using G-code, M-code and NC programming
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical information and CNC programmes
• Setting up machines, tooling and workpieces for machining operations
• Carrying out conventional and CNC machining activities
• Troubleshooting machining, programming and equipment issues
• Ensuring manufactured components meet required quality and dimensional standards
• Working in accordance with relevant health, safety and engineering procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement within the workshop and machining environment

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous industry experience within CNC machining, CAD/CAM or advanced machining
• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Advanced Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Strong working knowledge of G-code, M-code and NC programming
• Experience with both conventional and CNC machining
• Strong CNC machining troubleshooting and technical knowledge
• Experience using CAD/CAM programming software
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and CNC programmes
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Siemens and/or Hurco CNC control systems
• Relevant CNC, CAD/CAM or machining qualifications
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

What's On Offer

• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• 7% employer pension contribution through the company pension scheme via salary sacrifice, where applicable
• Private healthcare
• Private dental cover
• Life insurance
• Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities