CNC Machinist

Caterpillar; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Shrewsbury is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate and set CNC machines, ensuring quality and precision. The ideal candidate will have prior CNC programming experience and the ability to read technical drawings. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. The role involves working a four-day week, Monday to Thursday.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Optional flexible benefits including health care plans

Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC operations and programming.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet changing needs within the team.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set CNC machines.
• Inspect own work including visual of 1st off inspection.
• Responsible for training new operators.

Skills

CNC operations and programming

Ability to read technical drawings

Excellent planning and organisational skills

High standards and attention to detail

Self-motivated and team player

Education

Supporting qualifications in Machining

Tools

Micrometres

Vernier calipers

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Salary: £16.29 ph

Location: Shrewsbury

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 6% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up To 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Four days a week work shift - Monday to Thursday

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen within Caterpillar Shrewsbury for a permanent CNC Machinist, reporting to the Machining & Salvage department Team Leaders. There are a variety of duties encompassed within this role including milling, turning and grinding as well as vertical and horizontal boring. You must be confident in reading and working from engineering drawings, using measuring equipment, including Vernier calipers and micrometers. Understand the importance of quality products and fine tolerances. This role will provide key support in our drive to develop salvage capabilities and technology generating cost saving benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Conform to all Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
• Operate and set CNC machines
• Set CNC machine tools, including Re-tip and DTI checking
• Inspect own work including visual of 1st off inspection
• Use of measuring equipment; Micrometres/Vernier calipers.
• Backing up of CNC programmes.
• Responsible for training new operators.
• Working with other areas to develop improvements and savings.
• Carrying out operator performed maintenance and 5S activity as required.

Key Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Previous experience in CNC operations and programming.
• Supporting qualifications in Machining
• Ability to read technical drawings and develop concepts from discussion.
• Development of tooling.
• Assist with purchasing machine tools, tool design and fixtures.
• Assist with service engineers for machines.
• Problem solving to introduce new product.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet changing needs within the team
• High standards and attention to detail
• Ability to produce cost effective solutions and savings.
• Self-motivated and team player.
• Ability to use own initiative and to work unsupervised.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to succeed.
• Safe working standards in line with procedures.

Desirable

• Willingness to work night shift but training is on days shift.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking

Posting Dates: September 22, 2025 - October 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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