CNC Machinist

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a CNC Machinist, where you'll be essential in producing high-quality steel forgings and castings. With a rich history and ongoing modernization, exciting opportunities await in a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits and a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (includes public holidays)

Pension and Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health provision

Discounted Health Plan

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained or relevant experience required.
• Experienced in using CNC Milling machines.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operating and programming CNC machine tools.
• Machining large high value forging and castings up to 20 tonnes.
• Following complex engineering drawings and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC Machining

Health & Safety Knowledge

Complex Engineering Drawings

Tool Knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship or relevant experience

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Job description

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Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64 acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a CNC Machinist. This role will involve undertaking all aspects of machining to meet the business needs including milling, grinding, turning and boring.

Role Responsibilities

• Operating and programming CNC machine tools.
• Working to complex engineering drawings.
• Machining large high value forging and castings up to 20 tonnes in weight.
• Working to the company’s various quality procedures and documents.
• Displaying a flexible, positive and adaptable attitude to work and the production environment.
• Slinging and the manoeuvring of large components to facilitate machining operations.
• Experience of 6S to maintain the SFEL standards.
• Excellent appreciation of Health & Safety at work requirements

About You

• Apprenticeship trained or relevant experience.
• Experienced in using CNC Milling machines.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of modern-day tooling.
• Full understanding of Health & Safety and the ability to work safely.
• Experience of following and filling out quality documentation.
• Ability to understand and follow CNC programs.
• Previous experience of operating a machine in a heavy engineering environment

Days/Hours of Work

Average of 37.5 hours per week: Mornings: 6:00am - 2:30pm Mon - Thurs, Friday 6:00am - 12:00pm. Nights: 8:00pm - 6:00am Mon - Thu

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
• Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
• Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom