Skilled CNC Machinist

Rolls-Royce CWS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Bristol is seeking a Skilled CNC Machinist for a 12-month contract. The role involves operating CNC machines, ensuring high-quality machining, and interpreting technical drawings. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The position operates via a PAYE model, and a strong awareness of health and safety is required. If you meet these qualifications, apply to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Recognised time-served or modern apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Clear understanding of drawing interpretation and calibration.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality machining and inspection across components.
• Operate CNC machines including grinding and laser machines.
• Interpret manufacturing and customer drawings.

Skills

CNC machining

Drawing interpretation

Calibrating measuring equipment

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Recognised time-served or modern apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are AMS, a global total workforce solutions firm that enables organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, reshaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) acts as an extension of Rolls‑Royce’s recruitment team, providing professional interim and temporary resources.

Rolls‑Royce is a respected engineering company operating across energy, aerospace, marine and defence. It pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs.

Role

Skilled CNC Machinist – 12‑month contract on a rotating shift pattern (mornings, afternoons and nights).

Responsibilities

• Work to technical instructions to deliver consistent, high‑quality machining and inspection across a variety of components and product families.
• Operate CNC machines, including grinding and laser machines.
• Operate measuring equipment, including micrometers, plug gauges and surface‑finish equipment.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings, customer drawings and written specifications.
• Analyse and understand the output of CMM programmes.
• Work as part of a team to ensure Rolls‑Royce delivers against customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Recognised time-served or modern apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, along with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of drawing interpretation, calibration, technical instruction and asset care.
• Strong awareness of H&S and inspection visual techniques.

Other Information

Operates via a PAYE model; we are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company. All applicants will be handled in accordance with current Off‑Payroll (IR35) legislation.

If you are interested in applying for the Skilled CNC Machinist position and meet the criteria above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.