CNC Sliding Head Lathe Operator

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Witchford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a CNC specialist for a manufacturing site near Ely, UK. You will load, set up and operate sliding head CNC lathes to produce precision components while working with R&D and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes quality, programme optimisation, and cross-department collaboration in a state-of-the-art facility with onsite amenities. Apprenticeship-trained candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC experience in milling, turning or sliding head lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and related software.

Responsibilities

• Load, set-up and operate sliding head CNC lathes.
• Ensure component quality and programme optimisation.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing across the business.

Skills

CNC milling/turning/sliding head lath

Reading engineering drawings

CAD/CAM knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship trained or similar

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Shift Pattern: Mon-Thurs (6am-2:30mpm) - Fridays 6am-1pm)

We're on the lookout for CNC specialists to join a global manufacturing leader with state-of-the-art facilities, based in Ely. you'll be working out of a multistorey site, with an onsite canteen, entertainment spaces and direct train routes, assembling and packaging products which are considered the gold standards in their industry.

You'll support R&D and manufacturing departments with the machining of new components. This is a quality focussed role, where you'll load, set-up and operate sliding head CNC lathes, ensuring component quality, program optimisation and collaboration with different departments across the business.

What are we looking for?

• 3 Years experience in CNC: milling, turning or sliding head lathes
• Ability to work at micro-level precision
• Can read engineering drawings, and working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems
• Qualifications: Apprenticeship trained or similar

What's in it for you?

• Health insurance and life assurance, cycle to work scheme
• Holiday carry cover, time-out option after 3 years, free family events
• Quarterly business targets which result in food vans and reward days
• Large entertainment spaces onsite, canteen with subsidised food and drink
• Investment in staff with proven pathway of progression