CNC Machinist

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company seeks skilled CNC Mill-Turn Machinists to join their Nottingham facility. Successful candidates will operate advanced CNC machinery, interpret engineering drawings, and work to stringent quality targets. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Comprehensive pension plan

Life assurance scheme

On-site canteen

Regular company social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Experience with 2 to 5 Axis machining.
• Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machinery including Mazak and Fanuc controls.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Achieve set production times and quality targets.

Skills

Understanding of engineering drawings

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Self-motivated

Reliable

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Mazatrol

Fanuc

CMM

Job description

CNC Mill-Turn Machinist

Location: Easily commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, and Loughborough
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 34,000 - 42,000 per annum (including shift allowance; dependent on experience)
Shift Pattern: Day shift or Night shift available

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• On-site canteen
• Regular company social events (BBQs, golf days, Christmas parties, etc.)

Company Overview:

Join a well-established and globally respected precision engineering company. Operating across complex sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence, we offer long-term career growth and a supportive working environment. We are currently expanding and seeking skilled CNC Mill-Turn Machinists to join our night shift team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC machinery including:
• Mazak (Qt10, SQT200/250, Nexus) using Mazatrol on TPlus/640T controls
• QT200MB 3-Axis with Smooth Technology
• CHNC and TNT with Fanuc controls (ISO format)
• Work on 2 to 5 Axis CNC machines
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings
• Flexibly operate more than one machine where required
• Achieve set production times and quality targets
• (Desirable) Use of CMM for measurement and inspection

Essential Requirements:

• Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a CNC Machinist
• Experience with 2 to 5 Axis machining
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working under guidance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to both Milling and Turning
• Familiarity with Mazatrol and Fanuc programming
• CMM usage for quality control

Work Location:

On-site at our modern facility - no remote work.

Ready to bring your CNC expertise to a high-performance, forward-thinking engineering team? Apply now to join a company that invests in its people and technology.