CNC Machinist

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established client in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will perform manual turning and CNC milling and turning, operate Fanuc controls, read engineering drawings, and produce high-precision components to tight tolerances. 3-week rotating shifts, 42 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate (£15.92–£16.77) plus a 22% shift premium.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Machining tooling and forgings to specified engineering drawings.
• Manual turning and CNC milling and turning.
• Operating and understanding Fanuc controls.
• Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out basic maintenance on CNC machinery.
• Using precision measuring equipment: micrometers, vernier calipers, wall thickness meters, surface roughness gauges.

Skills

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

CNC machining

Attention to detail

Education

Apprentice trained in Mechanical Manufacturing

Forklift licence RTITB/ITSSAR

Overhead crane certification advantageous

Job description

CNC Machinist

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to work for our client based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

The Role CNC Machinist

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Machining tooling and forgings to specified engineering drawings.
• Manual turning and CNC machining, including both milling and turning.
• Operating and understanding Fanuc controls.
• Producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out basic maintenance on CNC machinery.
• Using a range of precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Micrometers
  • Vernier calipers
  • Wall thickness meters
  • Surface roughness gauges

Essential Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Additional Skills

• Apprentice trained in Mechanical Manufacturing or an equivalent qualification.
• Forklift licence to RTITB, ITSSAR, or another nationally accredited qualification advantageous.
• Overhead crane/lifting certification advantageous.

Working Hours

Permanent, full-time position

The role operates on a 3-week rotating shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week.

Week 1 Nights

• Sunday Night
• Monday Night
• Tuesday Night
• Wednesday Night

Week 2 Days & Nights

• Monday Day
• Tuesday Day
• Thursday Night
• Friday Night (6 hours)

Week 3 Days

• Wednesday Day
• Thursday Day
• Friday Day

Pay

£15.92 £16.77 per hour + 22% shift premium

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist with a strong high-precision manufacturing background to join a well-established organisation in Sheffield.