CNC Machinist

Workshop Recruitment; Rake; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday buy option

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for a permanent role in Liss, UK. You will work across CNC turning and milling, setting up programmes, fixtures and tooling, and contributing to new programmes and continuous improvement within an automotive components environment.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with Haas and Heidenhain controls, SolidWorks and CAM, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ CNC machining experience.
• Essential experience with Haas, Heidenhain, SolidWorks and CAM.
• Experience machining castings and forgings is highly desirable.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise work and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Automotive industry experience or interest is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning and milling machines safely to produce quality components.
• Set existing CNC programmes, fixtures and tooling.
• Create and validate new programmes using SolidWorks and CAM.
• Optimise machine runtime and prepare materials for upcoming jobs.
• Carry out first-off inspections and support quality processes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and programming issues.
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve complex manufacturing processes.
• Suggest improvements to tooling, routing, processes and drawings.

Skills

CNC machining

Haas

Heidenhain

SolidWorks

CAM

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM

Haas controls

Job description

CNC Machinist £18 - £21ph Liss Permanent

Join a well-established specialist engineering business producing high-quality components for the automotive sector. This CNC Machinist role offers the opportunity to work across CNC turning and milling while contributing to new programmes, fixtures and continuous improvement. You’ll join a skilled team where attention to detail, problem-solving and collaboration are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Operate CNC turning and milling machines safely to produce quality components. Set existing CNC programmes, fixtures and tooling. Create and validate new programmes using SolidWorks and CAM. Optimise machine runtime and prepare materials for upcoming jobs. Carry out first-off inspections and support quality processes. Troubleshoot mechanical and programming issues. Work with engineering and production teams to improve complex manufacturing processes. Suggest improvements to tooling, routing, processes and drawings.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Minimum 3 years’ CNC machining experience. Essential experience with Haas, Heidenhain, SolidWorks and CAM. Experience machining castings and forgings is highly desirable. Ability to self-manage, prioritise work and solve problems effectively. Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail. Creative and adaptable approach to manufacturing challenges. Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards. Automotive industry experience or interest is desirable.

Benefits and hours

Standard Holiday with option to Buy 5 Extra Days Pension Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm, with 45 minutes of unpaid breaks per day.