CNC Sliding Head Machinist

The Collective Network; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruiter in the UK seeks an experienced CNC Sliding Head Machinist for a permanent position in Banbury. You will operate CNC machines to produce high-precision components and collaborate with teams to ensure efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,000 along with bonuses, pension, and access to onsite facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

Access to onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Proven CNC sliding head experience required.
• Strong understanding of operating and editing CNC programs.
• Experience with Citizen machines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Sliding Head machines for high-precision components.
• Read and edit CNC programs, interpret technical drawings, and maintain machines.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Skills

CNC Sliding Head operation

Editing CNC programs

Interpreting technical drawings

Routine maintenance

Tools

Citizen machines

Job description

CNC Sliding Head Machinist

Up to £43,000

Banbury

The Collective Network is partnering with a leading manufacturer to recruit an experienced CNC Sliding Head Machinist for a permanent day-shift position (39 hours, Monday to Thursday). This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking engineering team known for quality, innovation, and technical excellence.

What you’ll do:

You’ll set up and operate CNC Sliding Head machines to produce high-precision components, ensuring every part meets exacting standards. You’ll read and edit CNC programs, interpret technical drawings (including GD&T), and carry out routine maintenance to keep machines running at peak performance. Collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams will be key to achieving consistent efficiency and accuracy.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have proven CNC sliding head experience and a strong understanding of operating and editing existing programmes. Experience with Citizen machines is advantageous, as is a commitment to producing top-quality work in a fast‑paced environment.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (Up to £43,000)
• Bonus scheme
• Pension & life assurance
• Access to onsite facilities and lifestyle benefits

If you’re keen to join a modern manufacturing facility on a 4‑day week, hit apply and our consultant Jack will be in touch if your experience is applicable for this position.