Cnc Machinist

Workforce Staffing; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Free on-site parking

Company events

Employee and store discounts

Job summary

Workforce Staffing in Redditch is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join a precision engineering manufacturer. You will set up and operate CNC Mills and Lathes, read engineering drawings, and maintain tight tolerances across varied shifts.

Reporting to the Machine Shop Team Leader, you will service and maintain tooling, perform manual compensation, and respond promptly to breakdowns to keep production running. Salary £14.50–£15.50 per hour plus shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC machining experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Competence with precision measuring equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Mills and Lathes, including Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazak systems.
• Polish components to a 320-grit finish.
• Perform manual compensation and bench work accurately.
• Service, repair, and maintain tools as part of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond promptly and effectively to breakdowns and production issues.

Skills

CNC Machining

Reading Drawings

Precision Measurement

Team Player

Tools

Fanuc

Siemens

Mazak

Job description

Position: CNC Machinist
Location: Redditch
Salary: £14.50 - £15.50 per hour + Shift Allowance (£2.20 - £6.10 per hour extra)

Working Hours:

• Weekday Nights: Monday - Thursday (20:00 - 06:00) – £84 weekly shift allowance
• Weekend Days: Friday – Sunday (05:30 - 18:00)

Overview

An established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their machining team across various shifts. Reporting to the Machine Shop Team Leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing tooling in accordance with precise engineering drawings and maintaining tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Mills and Lathes, including Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazak systems
• Polish components to a 320-grit finish
• Perform manual compensation and bench work accurately
• Service, repair, and maintain tools as part of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Respond promptly and effectively to breakdowns and production issues

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting and operating CNC machinery
• Background in hot metal or heavy manufacturing preferred
• Confident communicator and effective team player
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with precision
• Proficient in using precision measuring equipment (micrometres, height gauges, imperial and metric units)
• Self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and initiative

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee and store discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Reference: IND2JL