CNC operator nights

Castle Employment Group; Pickering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement increasing with…

Pension scheme

Life assurance 3x salary

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced CNC Operator for a permanent nights role, after an initial days period. You’ll set up and run high-speed CNC machines, reading drawings and making edits, across milling, drilling and tapping processes.

A strong focus on quality and tooling is essential. You must have hands-on CNC experience, with 3/4-axis capabilities, and familiarity with Renishaw probing.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC setting and operating experience in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and machined components.
• Experience with 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining and basic programme edits.
• Familiar with Renishaw probing and tooling understanding.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate high-speed CNC machines for production.
• Machine across milling, drilling, tapping and related processes.
• Read drawings and make basic CNC programme/tool edits.
• Load materials, check tooling, and maintain production records.
• Ensure quality and minimise scrap, supporting the machine shop.

Skills

CNC setting

CNC operation

Reading drawings

3-axis machining

4-axis machining

Quality awareness

Tools

Renishaw probing

Job description

CNC Operator - Permanent Nights

Location: Near Kirkbymoorside

Salary: £17.92ph initially, rising to £18.65ph + £50 per night shift

Earning Potential: Circa £49,000 once established on nights

Hours: Monday to Thursday only

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Operator to join an established manufacturing business, initially working days before moving onto a permanent Monday to Thursday night shift.

This is not a trainee CNC position, so you will need previous hands-on CNC machining experience. The initial six-month period on days will allow you to become familiar with the company's machines, processes and products while completing your probation, before moving permanently onto nights.

Hours & Pay

Initial 6-month period - Days

• Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
• 40 paid hours per week
• £17.92 per hour
• Familiarisation with company machinery, products and processes alongside your probationary period

Following successful completion of the initial period - Permanent Nights

• Monday to Thursday, 8:30pm - 7:00am
• 40 paid hours per week
• £18.65 per hour
• Additional £50 night shift allowance per shift
• Circa £49,000 annual earnings

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting and operating high-speed CNC machinery
• Working across milling, drilling, tapping and other machining processes
• Reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings
• Completing basic edits to CNC programmes and tool tables
• Preparing and loading raw materials and components
• Checking, controlling and replacing tooling and cutters
• Ensuring tooling, fixtures and CNC programmes are available prior to production
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate production records
• Taking ownership of component quality and minimising scrap
• Supporting the efficient operation of the wider machine shop

What We're Looking For

You must already have previous CNC machining experience and be confident operating machinery within a production environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous CNC setting and operating experience
• Knowledge and understanding of 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining
• Experience using Renishaw probing
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience making basic CNC programme and tool table edits
• Good knowledge of tooling and cutters
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Monday to Thursday working week
• Permanent night shift following the initial six-month day period
• Circa £49,000 annual earnings once established on nights
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Company sick pay following probation, increasing with service
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Paid time for hospital appointments
• Paid time for doctor and dentist appointments
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're an experienced CNC Operator looking for a permanent four-night working week, strong earning potential and a long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environment.