Machinist

Luton Bennett; Newquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Newquay is seeking a Machinist (Machine Shop Supervisor) to oversee both manual and CNC machining processes. This role requires experience with Siemens controls and the ability to provide training. Responsibilities include supervising workshops and designing a new CNC machine shop. The position offers a competitive salary package along with additional benefits such as bonuses and training opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

26 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Pension

Internal and External Training

Qualifications

• Experience in a machinist or similar role is essential.
• Understanding of CNC and manual machining.
• Ability to provide leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manual and CNC machine workshops.
• Split focus between machining and supervisory tasks.
• Design and improve the CNC machine shop.

Skills

Experience with Siemens controls

Machining skills (manual and CNC)

Supervisory skills

Experience in different industry backgrounds

Tools

XYZ machinery

Lathes

Turret mills

Grinders

Job description

Machinist (Machine Shop Supervisor)

Location: Newquay

Compensation: circa £35,000 (Flexible DOE) + Quarterly Bonus + 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Internal and External Training

Days & Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00, 13:00 Finish Friday

Are you a Machinist or a Machine Shop Supervisor looking to join a company that can offer both internal and external technical training?

The successful candidate will need experience working in a machinist or similar role with an understanding of Siemens controls. The company can provide leadership training and external training on XYZ machinery and internal training on manual machining.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing production and non‑production machining on site. The company are in the process of designing a new CNC machine shop which you will help with.

The Machinist (Machine Shop Supervisor) Role

• Oversee manual and CNC machine workshops
• 75% Machining and 25% Supervisory work initially then moving to a 50/50 split long term
• Manual machining – lathes, turret mills and grinders – training can be provided
• Utilising XYZ machinery
• Working with plastic / resin and metal components
• Design of new CNC machine shop
• Continuous improvements

The Machinist (Machine Shop Supervisor)

• Experience with Siemens controls
• Experience as a setter / operator
• Any industry background