Precision CNC Miller — Drive Quality & Process Improvement

Adecco; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cash back for optical and dental

Pension contributions - Salary Sacr./4

Death in service

Discounted local leisure centre

Rewards and social events

Job summary

Adecco is partnering with a growing engineering business in North Yorkshire to recruit an experienced CNC Miller. The role focuses on precision machining, setup, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, program and operate CNC machines, and contribute to process optimisation while mentoring junior staff. This is a hands-on, shop-floor position with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop or precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Expertise working to tight tolerances across materials (steel, aluminium).
• Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with controls such as Heidenhain, Mazatrol, or Ultimax.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, programming, and operating CNC and manual milling machines.
• Interpreting technical drawings and executing precise machining operations.
• Ensuring equipment is calibrated, maintained, and running efficiently.
• Conducting quality inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and driving machine performance improvements.
• Monitoring production to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Completing work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams to optimise processes.
• Mentoring junior technicians and supporting team skill development.
• Leading process improvements to boost productivity and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Machining experience

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

CNC programming

Engineering apprenticeship

Education

Apprenticeship/ONC/HNC in engineering

Tools

Heidenhain

Mazatrol

Ultimax

Job description

Adecco is partnering with a growing engineering business in North Yorkshire to recruit an experienced CNC Miller. The role focuses on precision machining, setup, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, program and operate CNC machines, and contribute to process optimisation while mentoring junior staff. This is a hands-on, shop-floor position with development opportunities.