CNC Production Operator - Manufacturing

UBT; Neatishead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer is hiring a skilled CNC Production Operator in Neatishead. The successful candidate will set up and operate CNC machinery, ensuring high quality and efficiency. Essential skills include proven CNC experience and attention to detail. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 plus profit share, working Monday to Friday with clear progression potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive leadership

Clear progression potential

Qualifications

• Proven CNC operating experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable and proactive, with the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks.

Skills

CNC operating experience

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Ability to work to deadlines

Tools

CNC machinery

Lean manufacturing

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Location: Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk

Contract: Full-time | On-site

Reporting to: Production Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing UK manufacturer seeking an experienced CNC Production Operator to strengthen their production capability.

This role sits at the heart of the manufacturing operation and is critical to maintaining quality, efficiency, and right-first-time output as the business continues to scale.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce components to specification
• Read and interpret technical drawings and job sheets accurately
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping (CAYG)
• Support preventative maintenance, tooling changes, and downtime reduction
• Work collaboratively with the Production Manager and wider team to meet production targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

What We\'re Looking For

Essential

• Proven CNC operating experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced production setting
• Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented

Desirable

• Panel processing or woodworking machinery experience
• Lean manufacturing awareness
• Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)

What\'s on Offer

• Secure, full-time position with a growing UK manufacturer
• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £34,000 + GBS (profit share)
• Monday-Friday role

• 7:00am-4:30pm (Mon-Thu)
• 7:00am-1:00pm (Fri)

• Supportive leadership and clear progression potential