Cnc Machinist

Aspirare Recruitment; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a CNC Machinist for a permanent position in Rutherglen. The role includes setting up, programming, and operating CNC milling machines, with responsibilities ranging from monitoring machine performance to troubleshooting. Candidates should have proven experience in CNC machining and a technical qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a shift allowance and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical healthcare

33 days holiday including Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC machining, specifically 5-axis milling.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S principles is desirable.
• Experience producing high-precision components.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust parameters.
• Inspect finished components for specifications.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming skills

Problem-solving

Ability to read engineering drawings

Manual dexterity

Education

Technical qualification or equivalent

Job description

CNC Machinist, £42,347 + 25% Shift Allowance, Rutherglen, Permanent

Benefits

• Move onto a three-shift rotation once fully trained
• Excellent benefits package including:
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical healthcare
• Prescription protection eyewear
• Employee retail discounts
• 33 days holiday, including Christmas shutdown

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
• Monitor machine performance and adjust parameters to maintain quality and efficiency
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning, and general machine care
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor machining issues to minimise downtime
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve processes
• Maintain high standards of organisation and safety, following 5S and lean principles

Requirements

• Time-served engineer or equivalent technical qualification
• Proven experience in CNC machining, specifically 5-axis milling
• Strong programming and machine operation skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S (desirable)
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience producing high-precision components
• Confident in using hand tools with strong manual dexterity
• Knowledge of machine maintenance and care
• Experience in setting, operating, and editing programs on relevant CNC machinery is highly desirable

Shift Pattern

• Early: Mon-Thu 6:00am-2:00pm, Fri 6:00am-1:30pm
• Back: Mon-Thu 2:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 2:00pm-9:30pm
• Night: Mon-Thu 10:00pm-6:00am, Fri 10:00pm-5:30am
• Night shift start option: Sunday night or Monday night