Cnc Machinist (3545)

Cathedrala Appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for temporary, on-site work in Exeter. You will set up and operate CNC and conventional machines, read engineering drawings, select tooling and processes, and ensure first-off and in-process quality checks.

The role suits time-served machinists or NVQ-qualified individuals with the ability to work from drawings, maintain tight tolerances and contribute to continuous improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Machining.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Confident operating CNC and/or conventional milling/turning machines and reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and adjust CNC and conventional machining equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, selecting tooling and methods.
• Load, edit and optimise machine programs as required.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections and maintain production paperwork.
• Identify and resolve machining issues and contribute to improvements.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep work area 5S compliant and safe.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC/CAM operation

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Machining

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Control systems

Job description

Up to £20 per hour DOE | Temporary, On-site | Exeter

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of established precision engineering and manufacturing businesses across Devon and Somerset for experienced CNC Machinists to join on a temporary basis. These assignments support busy production teams producing high-quality precision components to drawing and specification.

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor or Production Manager, you will set and operate a range of machinery, producing parts accurately, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The role suits a time-served or NVQ-qualified machinist who is confident working independently from technical drawings and takes pride in precise, right-first-time work.

Responsibilities for the CNC Machinist:

• Set, operate and adjust CNC and conventional machining equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, selecting the right tooling, workholding and machining methods for each job.
• Load, edit and optimise machine programs where required.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections, maintaining accurate inspection records and production paperwork.
• Identify and resolve machining issues, contributing to process improvements.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance, keep the work area organised to 5S standards and work safely at all times.

Requirements for the CNC Machinist include:

• Proven experience as a Machinist in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting and operating CNC and/or conventional milling and turning machines, with a working knowledge of control systems.
• Strong ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confidence using precision measuring equipment, with good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Time-served engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in Machining or equivalent experience.
• Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience.
• Temporary and contract assignments, working on-site.
• Opportunities across Devon and Somerset.
• Varied precision machining work that puts your setting and programming skills to good use.

Equal Opportunities: Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.